Erie, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Looking to get a Pennsylvania business loan? This Pennsylvania entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
ERIE, PA 16506

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

9/11/2002

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. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

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 Citizens Bank Of Pennsylvania and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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