Business Loan from First National Bank - Pennsylvania Given to General Automotive Repair Shops Company

An SBA loan from First National Bank - Pennsylvania typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Loretto, Pennsylvania business owner got a $73,000 loan.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Loretto, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was First National Bank - Pennsylvania, based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
LORETTO, PA 15940

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - PENNSYLVANIA
532-534 MAIN ST
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15901

This lender issued this debt financing under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$73,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $73,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,050.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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