State College, Pennsylvania Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Branch Bank & Trust

An SBA loan from Branch Bank & Trust typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a State College, Pennsylvania business owner got a $1,000,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in State College, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Branch Bank & Trust, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VETERINARY SERVICES
State College, PA 16801

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541940 - Veterinary Services

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Branch Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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