Altoona, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Pennsylvania entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was First Commonwealth Bank, based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: APPAREL ACCESSORIES AND OTHER APPAREL MANUFACTURING
ALTOONA, PA 16602

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

This bank loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

315999 - Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

11/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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