Banco Popular De Puerto Rico SBA Loan to Grocery Stores Company

Want a small business loan? Here's one business loan that was approved by the SBA.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, out of San Juan, . The loan was granted and they received $65,000 to help grow their Ponce, business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
PONCE, PR 00731

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

5411 - Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $52,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Banco Popular De 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).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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