Banco Popular De Puerto Rico Provides SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Banco Popular De Puerto Rico has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Carolina, and are interested in buying a Cold Stone Creamery franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2005 by Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

WDW ICE CREAM, INC.
CAROLINA, PR 00982

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
209 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE, POPULAR
SAN JUAN, PR 00918

This bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

311520 - Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/27/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$280,700

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $280,700 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $140,350.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 30 new jobs and retain 32 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Banco Popular De Puerto Rico had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Banco Popular De Puerto Rico made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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