Hato Rey, Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Firstbank Puerto Rico

Firstbank 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 Hato Rey, was able to borrow $90,000 from Firstbank Puerto Rico. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $72,000 of this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORES
HATO REY, PR 00918

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO
1519 PONCE DE LEON AVE
SANTURCE, PR 00908

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Firstbank Puerto Rico had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstbank Puerto Rico made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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