Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Pennsylvania are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania small business loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Philadelphia, 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 Enterprise Invest Fund Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115

SBA Loan Lender

ENTERPRISE INVEST FUND INC.
CAST IRON BLDG, 718 ARCH ST,
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA 7A lending program , in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8351 - Child Day Care Services

NAICS Code

624410 - Child Day Care Services

Loan Approval Date

10/6/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$214,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $214,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $160,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Enterprise Invest Fund Inc. so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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