Vienna, VA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

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

An entrepreneur in Vienna, Virginia needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2003. Merrill Lynch Bank Usa issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
VIENNA, VA 22180

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$278,100

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $278,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $208,575.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 11 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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

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