Raising Money for Car Washes

Looking for business loans for car washes? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $212,500 car washes loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was First Commonwealth Bank, based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
BELLEFONTE, PA 16828

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

1/7/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$212,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $212,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $159,375.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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 Commonwealth Bank 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!

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