California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

Want to borrow money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Internatl City Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Menifee, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLDSTONES OF MENIFEE LAKES IN
MENIFEE, CA 92584

SBA Loan Lender

INTERNATL CITY BANK
249 E OCEAN BLVD
LONG BEACH, CA 90802

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445292 - Confectionery and Nut Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$251,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $251,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $188,250.

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 documents indicated that the loan would help generate 14 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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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