Rbs Citizens Gives Bank Loan to General Merchandise Stores Company

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

Getting a small business loan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a top priority for this small company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Rbs Citizens. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this SBA bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/13/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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 $20,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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