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SBA Lenders in Puerto Rico
7 SBA lenders have funded 8,073 approved SBA loans for Puerto Rico businesses.
5 are based in Puerto Rico; the rest are national or multi-state lenders that actively fund Puerto Rico businesses.
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BayFirst National Bank
700 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Serves Puerto Rico — 5 approved
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SBA lenders serving Puerto Rico
All 7 lenders that fund SBA loans for Puerto Rico businesses — 5 based in Puerto Rico, plus national and multi-state lenders. Multi-state listings link to their branch finder for Puerto Rico.
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Corp. Financiamiento Empresarial del Comercio y Comunidades (COFECC)
171 Carlos Chardon Ave
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Live Oak Banking Company
1741 Tiburon Dr
Wilmington, North Carolina
Serves Puerto Rico — 10 approved
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How many SBA lenders serve Puerto Rico?
7 lenders have funded SBA loans for Puerto Rico businesses (8,073 approved loans in total) — 5 based in Puerto Rico, plus national and multi-state lenders that fund Puerto Rico borrowers. Counts are sourced from SBA loan records by borrower location.
Can I use an SBA lender outside Puerto Rico?
Yes. SBA loans are federal, so an out-of-state lender can fund your Puerto Rico business. National SBA lenders like Live Oak Bank and Newtek lend in all 50 states. A local lender still helps when the deal needs site visits or local market knowledge.
Who is the best SBA lender in Puerto Rico?
"Best" depends on your loan size and industry, but Google ratings are a fair starting signal. FirstBank Puerto Rico currently holds the top rating among Puerto Rico-based SBA lenders at 4.8 stars. Preferred (PLP) lenders move fastest on approval timelines.