Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Issued By Comerica Bank

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

Getting money to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2004, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in University Heights, Ohio. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 19 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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