Banner Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise? Banner Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Kirkland, Washington and are interested in buying a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2001 by Banner Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

BEN & JERRY'S ICE CREAM
KIRKLAND, WA 98033

SBA Loan Lender

BANNER BANK
10 S FIRST AVE
WALLA WALLA, WA 99362

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

11/6/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$178,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $178,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $133,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 11 new jobs and retain 13 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Banner Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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