Success Stories

See how an SBA Express loan coupled with KeyBank’s SBA expertise gave the start-up a much better financing option at a competitively better interest rate.

As Branden Thomas’ business took off, he needed a bank that could also act as a mentor. With his previous bank hesitant to move forward with his new small business, he was referred to KeyBank through the help of a friend. 

With the help of KeyBank, Mitchell’s Ice Cream was able to secure a historic preservation tax credit and the loans needed to renovate the space of an abandoned theater, expanding their business locally.

Through Key Merchant Services, the Goodmans were able to easily transition to accepting credit card payments. 

See how a Paycheck Protection Program loan helped Blue Olive survive business disruptions caused by the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown of their stores.

See how a Paycheck Protection Program loan helped Lea’s Floral Shop survive business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

See how a Paycheck Protection Program loan helped Chocolates Unlimited by Denise maintain outstanding customer service despite the sudden order fulfillment challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

See how KeyBank’s preferred SBA Lender status and teamwork approach helped HOTWORX streamline the process to quickly secure advantageous SBA-7(a) loan terms, including a lower down payment and interest-only payments for the initial six months.

See how a business pitch competition co-sponsored by Key4Women gave woman-owned business Roughin’ It RV & Cycle great exposure and a substantial financial award.

Skyline Transport had outgrown their headquarters and trucking operations facilities, which are in separate locations. The company needed to construct one centralized building without draining their cash flow. See how an SBA-504 loan orchestrated through KeyBank allowed for a reduced down payment and minimal interest-only payments until construction completes.

As a start-up business, Rock Haven Climbing needed a construction loan to build large, complex climbing structures without over-leveraging their limited, early-stage cash flow. See how an SBA-7A loan through KeyBank allowed for a lower down payment and a manageable interest-only payments period through construction and a few months thereafter.

So many customers – so little time and space! See how an SBA-7A loan through KeyBank put Farine Bakery & Café on track to open its second, much larger location.