How to Get a Loan for Optical Goods Stores

Looking for commercial loans for optical goods stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $40,000 optical goods stores loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Warminster (township Of), Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Pnc Bank, National Association, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
WARMINSTER (TOWNSHIP OF), PA 18974

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

This lender processed this small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, you 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 business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Pnc Bank, National Association 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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