Louisville, Kentucky Lender Lends Money to Hobby, Toy, And Game Stores Company

A Louisville, Kentucky small business loan can be yours. Learn how one firm got a $218,000 business loan from this Kentucky bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. National City Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Kentucky entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
LEXINGTON, KY 40514

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
101 S 5TH ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$218,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $218,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $163,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from National City Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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