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San Jose National Bank A Division Provides SBA Loan to Buy Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Franchise

Need money to invest in a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise? San Jose National Bank A Division has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2000, San Jose National Bank A Division issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Pacifica, California. Because Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

BEN & JERRY'S
PACIFICA, CA 94044

SBA Loan Lender

SAN JOSE NATIONAL BANK A DIVISION
1 N MARKET ST
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

6/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$295,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $295,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $221,250.

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 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from San Jose National Bank A Division so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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