Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Issued By Metabank

Borrowing money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Metabank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Metabank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106

SBA Loan Lender

METABANK
2500 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

This lender issued this loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

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

12/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$263,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $263,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $197,250.

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 25 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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