First Commonwealth Bank SBA Loan to Bowling Centers Company

First Commonwealth Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Pennsylvania entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Brookville, Pennsylvania, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was First Commonwealth Bank, based in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
BROOKVILLE, PA 15825

SBA Loan Lender

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

This bank loan was provided by a small business banker with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loans to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7933 - Bowling Centers

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$255,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $255,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $191,250.

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 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $255,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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