Comerica Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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.

Getting money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2003, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Greensboro, North Carolina. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this North Carolina small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
GREENSBORO, NC 27409

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$227,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $227,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $170,625.

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 SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 20 new jobs and retain 20 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $227,500. How would you spend $227,500 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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