SBA Loan from Commerce Bank Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

Commerce 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $275,000 from Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $206,250 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$275,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $275,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $206,250.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 6 existing jobs.

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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