Commerce Bank Gives SBA Loan to Drinking Places Company

Bank loans in Pennsylvania are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania bank loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Commerce Bank, this Bethlehem, 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: DRINKING PLACES
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1 ROYAL RD
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

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.

SIC Code

5813 - Drinking Places

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $262,500.

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. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 9 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This SBA loan was for $350,000. How would you spend $350,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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