Entrepreneur Works With Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania small business loan can be yours. Learn how a company got a $500,000 business loan from this Pennsylvania bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Commerce Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other New Jersey entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONFECTIONERY AND NUT STORES
ISELIN, NJ 08830

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

445292 - Confectionery and Nut Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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