Firm Gets a Kentucky Business Loan

Looking to get a Kentucky small business loan? This Kentucky entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Kentucky bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Fifth Third Bank, this Bardstown, Kentucky business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONFECTIONERY
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
401 S 4TH AVE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5145 - Confectionery

NAICS Code

422450 - Confectionery Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$54,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $54,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $45,900.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $54,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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