Pottstown, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Pennsylvania are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania business loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Pottstown, Pennsylvania was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from National Penn Bank. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
POTTSTOWN, PA 19465

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
PHILADELPHIA & READING AVES
BOYERTOWN, PA 19512

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

1799 - Special Trade Contractors

NAICS Code

235990 - Special Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$56,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $56,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,600.

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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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 $56,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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