Getting an SBA Loan for Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Looking for commercial loans for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners? The SBA may be the answer. This $100,000 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Pnc Bank, National Association, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Pnc Bank, National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Pnc Bank, National Association made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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