Firm Gets a Small Business Loan

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.

This business, based in Vega Alta, , offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. We've got the inside scoop on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
VEGA ALTA, PR 00692

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

This SBA loan was for $35,000. How would you spend $35,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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