Centric Bank SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

Centric 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 Enola, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $98,000 from Centric Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $83,300 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
ENOLA, PA 17065

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRIC BANK
3601 VARTAN WAY
HARRISBURG, PA 17110

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$98,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $98,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $83,300.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Centric Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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