Douglas County Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Caterers Company

Small business loans in Kansas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Kansas small business loan, provided by a Kansas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Lawrence, Kansas, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Douglas County Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Kansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
LAWRENCE, KS 66044

SBA Loan Lender

DOUGLAS COUNTY BANK
300 W 9TH
LAWRENCE, KS 66044

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

12/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$145,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $145,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $145,000. How would you spend $145,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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