Johnstown, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Searching for a Pennsylvania bank loan? This Pennsylvania entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Pennsylvania bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Johnstown, 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 First National Bank - Pennsylvania. We've got the inside scoop on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - PENNSYLVANIA
3320 E STATE ST
HERMITAGE, PA 16148

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/26/2006

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. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 28 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 28 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First National Bank - Pennsylvania had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First National Bank - Pennsylvania made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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