First Commonwealth Bank SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

First Commonwealth 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $742,000 from First Commonwealth Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $556,500 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

This SBA loan was provided by a lender with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loan applications to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$742,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $742,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $556,500.

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 14 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Commonwealth Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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