Commerce Bank Gives Business Loan to Drinking Places Company

SBA loans in Pennsylvania are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania SBA loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was a top priority for this particular business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Commerce Bank. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
LANCASTER, PA 17603

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

10/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Commerce Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Commerce Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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