Sovereign Bank SBA Loan to General Merchandise Stores Company

Looking to get a Pennsylvania business loan? Here's one Pennsylvania business loan that was approved by the SBA.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $954,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $715,500 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$954,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $954,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $715,500.

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 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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