How to Get a Loan for Optical Goods Stores

Looking for business loans for optical goods stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $50,000 optical goods stores loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Pnc Bank, National Association, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 07010

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

This lender processed this bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Pnc Bank, National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Pnc Bank, National Association 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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