Raising Money for Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Looking for business loans for insurance agencies and brokerages? Try the SBA. This $120,000 insurance agencies and brokerages loan was issued by a Kentucky bank.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Republic Bank & Trust Company, out of Louisville, Kentucky. The loan was granted and they received $120,000 to help grow their Bowling Green, Kentucky business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INSURANCE AGENCIES AND BROKERAGES
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42103

SBA Loan Lender

REPUBLIC BANK & TRUST COMPANY
601 W MARKET ST, REPUBLIC COR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

524210 - Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Loan Approval Date

9/11/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 21 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 Republic Bank & Trust Company 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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