First Commonwealth Bank SBA Loan to Direct Selling Establishments Company

An SBA loan from First Commonwealth Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Altoona, Pennsylvania business owner got a $100,000 loan.

Getting a small business loan in Altoona, Pennsylvania was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Commonwealth Bank, operating out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS
ALTOONA, PA 16602

SBA Loan Lender

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

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

454390 - Direct Selling Establishments

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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