Catano, Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico

Banco Popular De Puerto Rico is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Catano, was able to borrow $355,000 from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $266,250 of this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
CATANO, PR 00926

SBA Loan Lender

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

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/30/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$355,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $355,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $266,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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