Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bk SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bk is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Pennsylvania entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bk, out of Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $42,400 to help grow their New Milford, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
NEW MILFORD, PA 18834

SBA Loan Lender

FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BK
DRINKER & BLAKELY STS
DUNMORE, PA 18512

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$42,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $42,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,040.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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