Growing Company Gets a Kentucky Bank Loan

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

This business, 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: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
LEXINGTON, KY 40508

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

12/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

The Friends and Family Network

SBA Banks in Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky SBA 7A Lenders