San Juan, Bank Lends Money to Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation, Water Company in St Thomas,

Want to talk with a San Juan, bank about a business loan? Here's one business loan, issued by a San Juan bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Banco Popular De Puerto Rico worked out well for our friends at one local firm in St Thomas, . The business was able to get an SBA loan for $297,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SCENIC AND SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION, WATER
ST THOMAS, VI 00802

SBA Loan Lender

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

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Loan Approval Date

7/20/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$297,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $297,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $222,750.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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