Riverside, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Riverside, California and are interested in buying a Cold Stone Creamery franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY #437
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
333 W SANTA CLARA ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This small business loan was sent in by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a thorough analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA provides a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5499 - Food Stores

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$347,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $347,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $260,250.

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 22 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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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