Limerick, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Pennsylvania entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Limerick, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Commerce Bank, based in Devon, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LIMERICK, PA 19468

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
200 LANCASTER AVE
DEVON, PA 19333

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$315,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $315,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $236,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 59 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 59 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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

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