Borrow Money to Buy a Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? First National Bank Of Arizona 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 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. First National Bank Of Arizona was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA
17600 N PERIMETER DR
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

This debt financing was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that the lender has a successful SBA lending background and a deep knowledge SBA loan requirements.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$228,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $228,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $171,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First National Bank Of Arizona and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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