Scranton, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Grow America Fund Inc

Grow America Fund Inc 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Scranton, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $125,000 from Grow America Fund Inc. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $106,250 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
SCRANTON, PA 18503

SBA Loan Lender

GROW AMERICA FUND INC
708 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 710
NEW YORK, NY 10017

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

8/15/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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 funding source

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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