Business Loan from First Commonwealth Bank Given to Tobacco And Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers Company

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 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with First Commonwealth Bank, out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their Altoona, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
ALTOONA, PA 16601

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender issued this SBA bank loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424940 - Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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.

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