Business Loan from Commerce Bank Given to On-Line Information Services Company

Commerce Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Pennsylvania entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Commerce Bank, out of Devon, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $78,000 to help grow their Philadelphia, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ON-LINE INFORMATION SERVICES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
200 LANCASTER AVE
DEVON, PA 19333

This lender provides SBA guaranteed bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

514191 - On-Line Information Services

Loan Approval Date

2/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$78,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $78,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $66,300.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised 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?

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This SBA loan was for $78,000. How would you spend $78,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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