Lancaster, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to Wilshire State Bank, this Lancaster, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LANCASTER, PA 17603

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$553,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $553,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $414,750.

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 68 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 68 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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 an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Wilshire State Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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