First Commonwealth Bank SBA Loan to Convenience Stores Company

An SBA loan from First Commonwealth Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a New Stanton, Pennsylvania business owner got a $250,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was First Commonwealth Bank, based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
NEW STANTON, PA 15672

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 16 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like First Commonwealth Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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