New Jersey Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Bridgewater, New Jersey and are interested in buying a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Commerce Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

RITA'S WATER ICE
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$180,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $180,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $135,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Commerce Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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