Miami, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cold Stone Creamery Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Cold Stone Creamery franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Miami, Florida 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 2006 by Banco Popular North America. 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
MIAMI, FL 33184

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

10/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$399,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $399,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $299,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Cold Stone Creamery franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Banco Popular North America 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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