Kentucky Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Louisville, Kentucky needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2003. National City Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40220

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
101 W WASHINGTON ST # 100 E
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46255

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/18/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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