SBA Loan from First Commonwealth Bank Helps Eating Places Company

First Commonwealth 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Brookville, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $82,000 from First Commonwealth Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $69,700 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
BROOKVILLE, PA 15825

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$82,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $82,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $69,700.

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 23 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $82,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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