Shepherdsville, Kentucky Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

This business, based in Shepherdsville, 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 Forcht Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOODWORKING MACHINERY
SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

SBA Loan Lender

FORCHT BANK
8492 DIXIE HWY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40258

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3553 - Woodworking Machinery

NAICS Code

333210 - Sawmill and Woodworking Machinery Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

1/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $46,750.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees 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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Forcht Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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