Business Loan from Banco Popular North America Given to Dante's Group Inc

Banco Popular North America is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Dante's Group Inc knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Miami, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Banco Popular North America, based in New York City, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

DANTE'S GROUP INC
993 SW 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Loan Approval Date

8/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower, Dante's Group Inc, borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's record indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs. This loan was paid in full, and was closed out on 3/2/2007.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. Dante's Group Inc needed a loan. Banco Popular North America probably wouldn't have granted the loan based on the merits of the company, but with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Banco Popular North America made the loan. The end result was that Dante's Group Inc 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's SBA loan database.

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