Raising Money for Architectural Services

With these business loans for architectural services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This architectural services loan for $100,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2006.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $100,000 from Rbs Citizens. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15208

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

541310 - Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

1/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Rbs Citizens that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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