Chicago, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Cold Stone Creamery franchise loans are available to Chicago, Illinois entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise in 2004. We've got all the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
CHICAGO, IL 60659

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$284,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $284,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $213,000.

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. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank 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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