Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $770,000 from First Commonwealth Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $577,500 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRUG STORES AND PROPRIETARY STORES
MT. PLEASANT, PA 15666

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide commercial loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

NAICS Code

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$770,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $770,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $577,500.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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