Growing Company Gets a Pennsylvania SBA Loan

Looking to get a Pennsylvania bank loan? This Pennsylvania entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Citizens & Northern Bank, this Austin, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
AUSTIN, PA 16720

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK
10 N MAIN ST
COUDERSPORT, PA 16915

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $55,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Citizens & Northern Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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