If you are hoping to get a small business loan and your business is based in Harlan, Kentucky, we've assembled a list of local small business banks that you should contact.
Local Harlan Lending Resources
To help you learn more about local small business lenders, here's our list of small business banks in Harlan.
Other Lending Resources for Harlan Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Harlan, Kentucky that have provided SBA loans to Harlan businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Harlan Bank Loan Tips
Prior to meeting with banks to get a bank loan, you will need to have a specific plan.
You need to be able to clearly explain your business, explain how much you want to borrow, describe what the money will finance, and show your ability to pay the loan back to the bank.
Having a business plan is is critically important. If the loan is to for a going concern, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. In addition, you should itemize what collateral you have available to secure the loan. Collateral is relevant because banks always
want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario in which cash flow from the business does not meet your projections.
If the business has few assets, the bank may ask you to to to guarantee the loan with your personal assets, such as the equity in your home. The banks will check on your personal credit history in any case, so hopefully you have good credit history
-- you may want to get a copy of your credit history prior to meeting with the banker.
Many of the banks in our list participate in the financial assistance programs available through the SBA. Prior to visiting local banks, you may want to read up on on SBA loans programs to see if you qualify. SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans and SBA disaster assistance loans may be available to you.
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