SBA Loan from Banco Santander Puerto Rico Helps Retail Bakeries Company

Banco Santander Puerto Rico has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Banco Santander Puerto Rico, out of Hato Rey, . The loan was granted and they received $55,000 to help grow their Juncos, business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
JUNCOS, PR 00777

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO SANTANDER PUERTO RICO
AVE PONCE DE LEON 207
HATO REY, PR 00918

This lender issued this debt financing under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

445291 - Baked Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $46,750.

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 loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Banco Santander Puerto Rico that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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