San Juan, 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Juan, was able to borrow $135,000 from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $101,250 of this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
SAN JUAN, PR 00921

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 limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. 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.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $101,250.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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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