Vancouver, WA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

Cold Stone Creamery franchise loans are available to Vancouver, Washington entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Cold Stone Creamery franchise in 2004. We've got all the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
VANCOUVER, WA 98685

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

2/11/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$238,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $238,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $178,500.

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 11 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 9 new jobs and retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need business start up money in Vancouver WA, you ought to talk with a local Vancouver SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Vancouver businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank 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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