KATCO Loan Program
By:  Sara Sack, Ph.D
Assistive Technology for Kansans
(316) 421-8367
Assistive Technology for Kansans
KATCO
Increasing Access to Assistive Technology and Increasing Financial Power
Loan Guarantee & 
Revolving Loan Program
? Individual obtains loan application
? Regional Access Site investigates eligibility for public assistance, availability of donated equipment, or need for trail use of equipment.  Helps consumer apply for assistance if eligible.
? If not eligible, or individual chooses to pursue private funding, AT Access Site assists in completing the application.
? Credit Union obtains credit history and determines whether the loan can be made without being secured.
? If a guarantee is required, the application is reviewed by the consumer loan committee.
? The loan is made or the steps to increase credit worthiness are identified.
? Loans are made at rates that vary from 5.5% to 9.9%
? $120,000 has been loaned in the last 9 months