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Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Issued By Comerica Bank

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

An entrepreneur in Glen Allen, Virginia needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2003. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY AT SHORT P
GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This lender issued this small business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5451 - Dairy Products Stores

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$288,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $288,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $216,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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