Pennsylvania Business Loan Issued to Optometrists 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 Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2000. Banks like Commerce Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This lender processed this commercial 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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

10/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Commerce Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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