Bethleham, PA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Edible Arrangements Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in an Edible Arrangements franchise? Valley National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Bethleham, Pennsylvania needed money to invest in an Edible Arrangements franchise back in 2005. Valley National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
BETHLEHAM, PA 18018

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
1334 RTE 22 EAST
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/27/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Valley National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Valley National Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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