Strongsville, OH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? The Huntington National Bank 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 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. The Huntington National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Strongsville, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$223,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $223,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $167,850.

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 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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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