Dorado, 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.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, out of San Juan, . The loan was granted and they received $35,000 to help grow their Dorado, business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAFETERIAS, GRILL BUFFETS, AND BUFFETS
DORADO, PR 00646

SBA Loan Lender

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

This loan for a small business 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

722212 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Loan Approval Date

7/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 18 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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