Business Loan from First Option Bank Given to Airports, Flying Fields, And Terminal Services Company

First Option Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Kansas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with First Option Bank, out of Osawatomie, Kansas. The loan was granted and they received $212,000 to help grow their Paola, Kansas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AIRPORTS, FLYING FIELDS, AND TERMINAL SERVICES
PAOLA, KS 66071

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST OPTION BANK
601 MAIN ST
OSAWATOMIE, KS 66064

This lender issued this small business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Terminal Services

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$212,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $212,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $159,000.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Paola or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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.

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