Lehigh Valley, PA (April 28, 2022) – First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the #1 ranked credit union in PA by Forbes (2019 & 2020), is now offering special financing and enhanced business solutions for small business owners. Through its partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA), First Commonwealth FCU can now administer commercial loan options through the SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 programs.

As the SBA’s most versatile loan program, the 7(a) offers financial assistance of (up to) $5 million for small businesses with special requirements including: short and long-term working capital; refinancing of current business debt; purchasing furniture, fixtures, equipment or inventory; construction of new building or renovation of existing building; establishing a new business; or assisting in the acquisition, operation or expansion of an existing business.

The 504-loan program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing of (up to) $5.5 million for (up to) 25 years, and is an affordable lending option that can puts owner-occupied commercial real estate and other fixed-asset purchases within reach. Eligible uses include: purchasing owner-occupied commercial real-estate such as an office, manufacturing facility, mixed-use property, etc.; purchasing land and constructing a business location; renovations or improvements to new or existing facilities; or purchasing heavy machinery or equipment.

First Commonwealth first launched its Business First by First Commonwealth FCU program in 2021, bringing an unmatched level of personalized business solutions and concierge banking to businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Business First by First Commonwealth FCU offers business members personalized service, access to a dedicated business solutions advisor and a package of solutions with lower costs, faster service and better value than ever, making comprehensive business solutions for small and mid-size businesses more inclusive and accessible.  “Your business is our business, and it is our mission to empower our business owners to achieve their goals. Through our Business First program and partnership with the SBA, we offer a powerful combination for business owners by providing a trusted partner to help guide and provide comprehensive solutions to grow their business,” said Terry Grier, Chief Lending Officer at First Commonwealth.

The program is designed to help busy business owners easily and conveniently manage their business and personal financial needs by providing comprehensive business solutions all in one place. Business First by First Commonwealth also offers many other value-added features including access to free networking, education and financial wellness resources, and exclusive access to free membership in First Commonwealth for employees through Work First by First Commonwealth FCU.

Learn more at: https://firstcommonwealth.org/business-first/

ABOUT FIRST COMMONWEALTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (FCFCU) is a $1+B member-owned, not-for-profit financial services cooperative serving more than 70,000 members and 1,800 businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley since 1959. A nationally recognized leader in consumer and business banking innovation and service, FCFCU is committed to ‘Banking for Better’ and investing heavily in the Lehigh Valley community. As the Forbes’ #1 Credit Union in PA in both 2020 and 2019, and winner of numerous community service awards, First Commonwealth FCU is the largest credit union in the Lehigh Valley. With a mission of “empowering the pursuit of financial happiness” and core values of “honesty, innovation, generosity, humility, excellence and respect” FCFCU is focused on bringing affordable, easy to use financial services to everyone in the Lehigh Valley  community. With eleven financial centers, 24/7 account access, a best-in-class digital banking center and dedicated small business center, First Commonwealth FCU provides trusted financial services in the communities they serve. First Commonwealth FCU serves its membership through purpose-driven and mission-based values to help members empower their pursuit of financial happiness through all the stages of life.

 

 MEDIA CONTACT

Caitlin Stibitz, Vice President of Marketing

cstibitz@firstcomcu.org | 610.657.9185(cell)

 

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