National City Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Inland Water Freight Transportation Company

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Louisville, Kentucky by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2006. Banks like National City Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INLAND WATER FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
Louisville, KY 40216

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

483211 - Inland Water Freight Transportation

Loan Approval Date

11/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$13,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $13,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $6,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 23 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 16 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Louisville KY, you ought to talk with a local Louisville SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Louisville businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $13,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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