Lexington, Kentucky Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Bank loans in Kentucky are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Kentucky bank loan, provided by a Kentucky bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Lexington, Kentucky, 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 Central Bank & Trust Co.. We've got the inside scoop on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
LEXINGTON, KY 40511

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL BANK & TRUST CO.
300 W VINE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40507

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services

NAICS Code

713990 - Amusement and Recreation Industries

Loan Approval Date

2/27/2003

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. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $120,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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