Ashland, Kentucky Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from National City Bank

National City Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Kentucky entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with National City Bank, out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The loan was granted and they received $41,500 to help grow their Ashland, Kentucky business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING MACHINE OPERATORS
ASHLAND, KY 41101

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
101 W WASHINGTON ST, STE 100E
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46255

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5962 - Automatic Merchandising Machine Operators

NAICS Code

454210 - Vending Machine Operators

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$41,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $41,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $33,200.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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. National City Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, National City Bank 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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