How to Get a Loan for General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

With these business loans for general purpose machinery manufacturing, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general purpose machinery manufacturing loan for $268,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2001.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was National Penn Bank, based in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
EASTON, PA 18042

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
PHILADELPHIA & READING AVES
BOYERTOWN, PA 19512

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

333999 - General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

7/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$268,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $268,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $201,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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 National Penn Bank 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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