Valley National Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Valley National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Valley National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

RITA'S ITALIAN ICE
CRANBERRY, PA 16066

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
1334 RTE 22 EAST
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060

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

2/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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