Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Rita's Real Italian Water Ice Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise? Pnc Bank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Rita's Real Italian Water Ice franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2007, Pnc Bank, National Association issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Washington, Pennsylvania. Because Rita's Real Italian Water Ice was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Pennsylvania small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MTM ICES, INC.
WASHINGTON, PA 15301

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
8800 TINICUM BLVD, 1ST FL, MA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153

This small business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

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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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Pnc Bank, National Association and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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