Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Issued By Comerica Bank

Need a loan to invest in 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 is doable. In 2003, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois. Because Cold Stone Creamery was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
CHICAGO, IL 60607

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

446191 - Food Supplement Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$273,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $273,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $204,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the funding would help create 20 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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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