Luquillo, Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Luquillo, was an essential business goal for this company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari, operating out of San Juan, . Here are the details on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LUQUILLO, PR 00773

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARI
254 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE
SAN JUAN, PR 00936

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$54,100

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $54,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $45,985.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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