Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Need money to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Commerce Bank/harrisburg Natl 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 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Commerce Bank/harrisburg Natl was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

EASTERN ICEWORKS, INC.
HARRISBURG, PA 17111

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK/HARRISBURG NATL
1249 MARKET ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043

This business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

10/21/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$58,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $58,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $49,300.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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