Entrepreneur Works With San Juan, Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Get to know San Juan, banks that specialize in SBA loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Banco Popular De Puerto Rico is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to a growing company.

Finding a small business loan in Carolina, starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local company received funding from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR KNITTING MILLS
CAROLINA, PR 00982

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
209 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE, POPULAR
SAN JUAN, PR 00918

This lender processed this small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

315192 - Underwear and Nightwear Knitting Mills

Loan Approval Date

7/21/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$27,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $27,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $13,950.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 Banco Popular De Puerto Rico 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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