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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Thank you for making Popular Small Business Capital your Small Business Lender of choice. Financing is a critical factor for a Small Business. The right financing will position your Small Business for better opportunity and future growth.

Here you will find the most frequently asked questions we’ve received from our current borrowers as they interviewed Popular Small Business Capital as a candidate to compete for their Small Business financing needs.
Our hope is that the responses to these questions will answer many of your questions. If you have additional questions, please call our 800 number at 800-250-6968 or utilize our convenient e-mail address. Either way, Popular Small Business Capital looks forward to be your one-stop shop for all your Small Business financing needs.

 
  1. Who is Popular SmallBusiness Capital, a division of Banco Popular North America?
  2. What loan products do Popular Small Business Capital offer?
  3. Can Popular Small Business Capital provide construction financing?
  4. What industries will Popular Small Business Capital lend too?
  5. What types of business ventures am I eligible to borrow money for?
  6. How much money can I borrow?
  7. What interest rate will I be charged?
  8. How long does it take to get approved?
  9. Once approved, when can I get my money?
  10. What is the best way to start the process?
  11. Will I need to contribute any of my own money into the project?
  12. Do I need to secure the loan with my house?
  13. Is my personal credit an issue in getting approved?
  14. Do I need business-ownership experience?
  15. What are the benefits of obtaining a small business loan from Popular Small Business Capital
Who is Popular Small Business Capital, a division of Banco Popular North America?
Popular Small Business Capital, is a division of Banco Popular North America, a wholey owned subsidiary of Popular, Inc., with more than $44 billion in assets and is ranked among the country’s 30 largest bank holding companies. Banco Popular North America operates 137 branches in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Florida. Popular Small Business Capital,a division of Banco Popular North America ranks among the top Small Business Administration lenders in the country. Banco Popular was founded 112 years ago in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

For more information, visit www.bancopopular.com
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What loan products do Popular Small Business Capital offer?
We offer innovative loan programs to meet the needs of Small Businesses by participating in the following SBA programs: Express loan, 7(A) loan and 504 loans. Popular Small Business Capital also offers a full range of Small Business Banking and leasing products.
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Can Popular Small Business Capital provide construction financing?
YES, Popular Small Business Capital provides both the construction financing and the permanent take out loan needed.
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What industries will Popular Small Business Capital lend to?

Popular Small Business Capital will lend to all industries eligible under the SBA programs. Eligibility varies from product to product and industry to industry.

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What types of business ventures am I eligible to borrow money for?

Eligible uses of proceeds vary among loan products. Purchase / Refinance of Commercial Real Estate, Equipment, Inventory, Working Capital are among several eligible Use of Proceeds. Also, financing for Start-up Businesses and Business Expansion are eligible.

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How much money can I borrow?

The amount you can borrow depends on the loan product chosen, the historical performance of your business and/or the validity of your business plan. Loans vary in size from $150,000 to over $5,000,000

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What interest rate will I be charged?

Popular Small Business Capital offers a full range of products to Small Business owners with competitive interest rates. Rates vary depending on product, collateral and risk associated with the loan request.

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How long does it take to get approved?

Once a complete application is submitted, a decision takes about 7 business days.

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Once approved, when can I get my money?

Depending on the loan structure and Use of Proceeds, disbursement usually takes about 30 to 60 business days after approval.

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What is the best way to start the process?

Complete the attached questionnaire and a Business Development Officer will call you within 2 business days.

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Will I need to contribute any of my own money into the project?

Depending on the Use of Proceeds, historical performance of the business and projected leverage position of the business, a contribution on your part may or may not be necessary. Typical contributions range from 0% to 25%.

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Do I need to secure the loan with my house?

This would depend on the loan product chosen, collateral offered to secure the loan, and the equity in and location of your house.

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Is my personal credit an issue in getting approved?

The status of your personal credit is important, but we do understand it may have been negatively affected by one time events like divorce or illness.

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Do I need business-ownership experience?

Depending on the type of business being financed experience may or may not be needed, but is always welcomed.

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What are the benefits of obtaining a small business loan from Popular Small Business Capital?

1. Popular Small Business Capital places no negative covenants in our SBA commitment letters. What does this mean to you? You are in more control of your business and allowed to make decisions to run your business without involving your banker.
2. Popular Small Business Capital does not require you to have full banking or depository relationship. What does this mean to you? You do not need to transfer your existing banking relationship to apply for a loan.
3. We understand that speed and ease of access to capital are important to helping you meet your small business needs. We have a team of trained professional from sales to servicing working on your loan.
4. Banco Popular North America has a 112 year history of committed customer service!

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