Ashland, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from National Penn Bank

National Penn Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Pennsylvania entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with National Penn Bank, out of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Ashland, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING
ASHLAND, PA 17921

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
12 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201

This lender issued this particular SBA small business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/19/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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