Local Business Gets a Pennsylvania Small Business Loan

Business loans in Pennsylvania are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania business loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in West Chester, 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 Penn Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS
WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
PHILADELPHIA & READING AVES
BOYERTOWN, PA 19512

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

238990 - Specialty Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/1/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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