SBA Loan from First Commonwealth Bank Helps Trucking 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, an Orbisonia, Pennsylvania business owner got a $40,000 loan.
The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Orbisonia, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $40,000 from First Commonwealth Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $32,000 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: TRUCKING
ORBISONIA, PA 17242
SBA Loan Lender
FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648
This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
4213 - Trucking
Loan Approval Date
3/9/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$40,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,000.
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. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $40,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
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