Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Pennsylvania entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Commerce Bank, based in Devon, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
200 LANCASTER AVE
DEVON, PA 19333

This lender processed this 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

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 50 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 funding source

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Commerce Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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