Columbia, MD Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Commerce Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Columbia, Maryland.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY #970
COLUMBIA, MD 21046

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

7/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$270,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $270,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $202,500.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 24 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Commerce Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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