Plano, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

An entrepreneur in Plano, Texas needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2004. Bank Of The West issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
PLANO, TX 75026

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
108 W NORTHWEST HWY
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051

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

9/10/2004

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help create 4 new jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of The West had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of The West made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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