Virginia Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Merrill Lynch Bank Usa has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Cold Stone Creamery franchise loans are available to Norfolk, Virginia entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Merrill Lynch Bank Usa, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
NORFOLK, VA 23507

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

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

9/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$261,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $261,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $195,750.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 23 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $261,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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