SBA Loan from First Commonwealth Bank Helps Women's Clothing Stores Company

First Commonwealth Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Pennsylvania entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with First Commonwealth Bank, out of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $119,000 to help grow their Bellefonte, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
BELLEFONTE, PA 16823

SBA Loan Lender

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

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$119,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $119,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $101,150.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. 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.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Commonwealth 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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