Illinois Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Small Business Loan Source LLC has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Peoria, Illinois needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2007. Small Business Loan Source LLC issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CDBK, INC. DBA COLD STONE CREAMERY
PEORIA, IL 61615

SBA Loan Lender

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SOURCE LLC
9801 WESTHEIMER RD #1100
HOUSTON, TX 77056

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

2/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$765,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $765,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $573,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 35 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 35 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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