Borrow Money to Buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

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

If you live near Bridgeton, New Jersey and are interested in buying a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2005 by Unity Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

RITA'S WATER ICE
BRIDGETON, NJ 08302

SBA Loan Lender

UNITY BANK
64 OLD HWY 22
CLINTON, NJ 08809

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $247,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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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