Washington, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

PennsylvaniaBusiness loans are available to Pennsylvania business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Pennsylvania bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Washington, 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 National City Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
WASHINGTON, PA 15301

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
20 STANWIX ST, NATIONAL CITY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/15/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$102,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $102,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $86,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 40 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you have been wondering how do i get money to start a business in Washington PA, you ought to talk with a local Washington SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Washington businesses.

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 National City Bank 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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