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 small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with First Commonwealth Bank, out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $10,000 to help grow their Altoona, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GLASS AND GLAZING CONTRACTORS
ALTOONA, PA 16602

SBA Loan Lender

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

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

235920 - Glass and Glazing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

6/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 22 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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