Westover, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Pennsylvania are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Pennsylvania bank loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to First Commonwealth Bank, this Westover, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL LONG-DISTANCE FREIGHT TRUCKING
WESTOVER, PA 16692

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
RTE 220 & N JUNIATA ST
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648

This lender processed this commercial 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

484121 - General Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $175,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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