Milford, DE Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2003, Commerce Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Milford, Delaware. Because Rita's Real Italian Water Ice was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Delaware small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ICE DELIGHT INC
MILFORD, DE 19963

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
200 LANCASTER AVE
DEVON, PA 19333

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/14/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$215,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $215,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $161,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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

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