Firstbank Puerto Rico Gives Small Business Loan to Retail Bakeries Company

Small business loans in are hard to find these days. We take a look at one small business loan, provided by a bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in San Juan, was a top priority for this small company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Firstbank Puerto Rico. Here are the details on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
SAN JUAN, PR 00910

SBA Loan Lender

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

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

311811 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 60 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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