These materials were prepared for small business proprietors in Lyons, Kansas who are interested in getting debt financing.
Local Lyons Lending Resources
To assist you in finding a small business banker, here's our list of small business banks in Lyons.
SBA Lenders for Lyons Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Lyons, Kansas that have provided SBA loans to Lyons businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
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Tips for Getting a Business Loan in Lyons
Prior to contacting banks for a loan, you will need to develop the specifics of your loan request.
You need to be able to clearly introduce your business to the banker, explain how much you want to borrow, describe what the money will finance, and show your ability to pay the money back to the bank.
Having a business plan is essential. If the capital is to for an existing business, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. Bankers will also want to know what collateral you have available to guarantee the loan. Collateral is relevant because banks always
want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario in which you cannot repay the loan.
If the business has few assets, you will likely be asked to to guarantee the loan with your personal assets, such as your individual retirement account or pension plan. 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 are SBA lenders. Prior to visiting local banks, you may want to do your homework 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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