National City Bank SBA Loan to Durable Goods Company

National City 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $55,000 from National City Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $44,000 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
20 STANWIX ST, NATIONAL CITY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5099 - Durable Goods

NAICS Code

421990 - Durable Goods Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $44,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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 City 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:

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