Aibonito, PR Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Gelato Classico Shop ice Cream Franchise

Need money to invest in a Gelato Classico Shop ice Cream franchise? Banco Popular De Puerto Rico has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Aibonito, needed money to invest in a Gelato Classico Shop ice Cream franchise back in 2004. Banco Popular De Puerto Rico issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PIU BELLO GELATO AIBONITO
AIBONITO, PR 00705

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Gelato Classico Shop ice Cream franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Banco Popular De Puerto Rico had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Banco Popular De Puerto Rico made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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