Citrus Heights, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? First Northern Bank Of Dixon has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Citrus Heights, California and are interested in buying a Cold Stone Creamery franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2005 by First Northern Bank Of Dixon. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 95610

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
195 N FIRST ST
DIXON, CA 95620

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 14 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Northern Bank Of Dixon so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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