Business Loan from Sovereign Bank Given to Shoe Stores Company

Sovereign 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.

Getting a small business loan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Sovereign Bank, operating out of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 17147

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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 way to raise money

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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