Glenolden, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

SBA loans in Pennsylvania are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania SBA loan, provided by a New York bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Glenolden, 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 Manufacturers & Traders Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: REPAIR SHOPS AND RELATED SERVICES
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
4925 MAIN ST
AMHERST, NY 14226

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services

NAICS Code

562991 - Septic Tank and Related Services

Loan Approval Date

3/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company 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?

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Manufacturers & Traders Trust so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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