SBA Loans in Lexington-Fayette.
Long-term, lower-rate funding backed by the Small Business Administration. Coordinated by an advisor working out of our downtown office at 2525 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY.
- Amount
- $50,000 to $5,000,000 (7a) / up to $5,500,000 (504).
- Term
- Up to 10 years working capital, up to 25 years real estate.
- Best for
- Owners who want long amortizations and the lowest available payment.
- Coverage
- Fayette + Bluegrass
Locally rooted
Based on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington.
Advisor-led
Real people who guide you through every option.
Wide lender network
Access to bank, SBA, and alternative funders.
Transparent process
Clear terms — no payday-style shortcuts.
The program
What sba loans actually is
SBA loans are bank-issued loans partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The guarantee lets Lexington banks stretch terms and lower payments for deals they might otherwise decline. The two most-used programs are the 7(a) for working capital and acquisitions, and the 504 for owner-occupied real estate and heavy equipment.
Who it fits in Lexington-Fayette
- Established Fayette County businesses with 2+ years of tax returns
- Owners buying a building in downtown Lexington or the Hamburg / Beaumont corridors
- Partners funding a buyout of a retiring co-owner
- Franchisees expanding a second unit in the Bluegrass
Common uses
- Commercial real estate purchase or refinance
- Business acquisition and partner buyouts
- Debt consolidation and long-term working capital
- Large equipment and buildout costs
What lenders review
Requirements vary by lender and program. Expect underwriters to focus on some combination of the following:
Advisor-led, not order-taker.
SBA files are document-heavy and lender preferences vary widely. We package your file once, walk it to the right SBA-preferred lender for your deal size and industry, and coordinate with your CPA so the process does not stall.
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