Lancaster, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Pennsylvania are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania small business loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Susquehanna Bank Pa, this Lancaster, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant 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: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Lancaster, PA 17601

SBA Loan Lender

SUSQUEHANNA BANK PA
9 E MAIN ST
LITITZ, PA 17543

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

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,475.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $195,300 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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