Commerce Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Photography Studios, Portrait Company

Looking to get a New Jersey bank loan? This New Jersey entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in Whippany, New Jersey, 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 Commerce Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this New Jersey small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
WHIPPANY, NJ 07981

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

8/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$137,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $137,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $116,450.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for 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 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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