San Juan, Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one 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 SBA-financed company back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. Here are the details on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAFETERIAS, GRILL BUFFETS, AND BUFFETS
SAN JUAN, PR 00925

SBA Loan Lender

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

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722212 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

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

If you are working on finding money to start a business in San Juan PR, you ought to talk with a local San Juan SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to San Juan businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Banco Popular De Puerto Rico and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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