Business Loan from Sovereign Bank Given to Painting And Wall Covering Company

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Pennsylvania entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Sovereign Bank, based in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PAINTING AND WALL COVERING
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
3 TERRY DR
NEWTOWN, PA 18940

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

235210 - Painting and Wall Covering

Loan Approval Date

7/17/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$900,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $900,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $675,000.

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 35 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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.

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