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Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Need money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Texas First Bank Santa Fe has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Houston, Texas needed money to invest in a Cold Stone Creamery franchise back in 2005. Texas First Bank Santa Fe issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLD STONE CREAMERY
HOUSTON, TX 77084

SBA Loan Lender

TEXAS FIRST BANK SANTA FE
12402 HWY 6
SANTA FE, TX 77510

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$272,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $272,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $204,000.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 15 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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