Aguadilla, Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari

An SBA loan from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Aguadilla, business owner got a $150,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Aguadilla, , they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari, based in San Juan, .

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
AGUADILLA, PR 00605

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARI
254 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE
SAN JUAN, PR 00936

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

332999 - Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

3/31/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 26 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari 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:

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