Bank Of America Provides SBA Loan to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Bank Of America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Warrington, Pennsylvania needed money to invest in a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise back in 2002. Bank Of America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

JC DOUGH INC
WARRINGTON, PA 18976

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
4 SENTRY PKWY, STE 200
BLUE BELL, PA 19422

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $68,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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