Virginia Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Carvel Ice Cream Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Carvel Ice Cream franchise? Pnc Bank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Carvel Ice Cream franchise loans are available to Chesapeake, Virginia entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Pnc Bank, National Association, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Carvel Ice Cream franchise in 2006. We've got all the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CARVEL OF CHESAPEAKE
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/12/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Carvel Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Pnc Bank, National Association that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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