Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

An entrepreneur in Houston, Texas needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2005. Metrobank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
HOUSTON, TX 77077

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

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

8/11/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$149,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $149,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $126,650.

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 retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Metrobank 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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