Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Small business loans in Pennsylvania are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania small business loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Pocono Summit, Pennsylvania, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Commerce Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
POCONO SUMMIT, PA 18346

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1 ROYAL RD
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

This lender provides SBA 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

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$119,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $119,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $101,150.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $119,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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