Andreas, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

SBA loans in Pennsylvania are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania SBA loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Andreas, Pennsylvania, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First Star Bancorp, Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES
ANDREAS, PA 18211

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST STAR BANCORP, INC.
418 W BROAD ST
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This commercial loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0782 - Lawn and Garden Services

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

7/24/2001

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 a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Star Bancorp, Inc. and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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