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

First Commonwealth Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Pennsylvania entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with First Commonwealth Bank, out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Altoona, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE EQUIPMENT
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.

SIC Code

5044 - Office Equipment

NAICS Code

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Commonwealth Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Commonwealth Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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