First Commonwealth Bank Gives Bank Loan to Pharmacies And Drug Stores Company

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

This business, based in New Paris, Pennsylvania, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First Commonwealth Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES
NEW PARIS, PA 15554

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in New Paris or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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