Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to Manufacturers & Traders Trust, this Mercersburg, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: FLOORING CONTRACTORS
Mercersburg, PA 17236

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
ONE M & T PLAZA
BUFFALO, NY 14203

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238330 - Flooring Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 15 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Manufacturers & Traders Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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