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

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 $15,500 loan.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with First Commonwealth Bank, out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $15,500 to help grow their Altoona, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
ALTOONA, PA 16601

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

541990 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $15,500 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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