How to Get a Loan for Optometrists

With these business loans for optometrists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This optometrists loan for $35,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2003.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
2001 MARKET ST, STE 600
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This lender processed this SBA 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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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