GOOD
How competitive are their spreads? Lower = better for you.
STRONG
Total SBA loans closed. More deals = more experience.
GOOD
How many industries do they lend in? More = flexible.
WEAK
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
4,815
2010–2026
Total Volume
$664M
Gross loan amounts
States Active
4
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
4815 total segments
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has a strong focus on existing businesses, with 73% of its deals supporting established companies. This makes them a better fit for borrowers looking to expand rather than startups or acquisitions.
With an average deal size of $137,916, Banco Popular is well-suited for smaller businesses. If your financing needs are below $150K, you may find them particularly accommodating.
Despite being a well-known SBA lender, Banco Popular has seen an 18% decline in year-over-year deal volume. This trend may indicate a tightening of lending, so potential borrowers should be prepared for a more competitive approval process.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 270 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
States where Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has recorded SBA lending activity.
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Physician & Dental Offices
Health Care & Social Assistance
Other Health Practitioners
Health Care & Social Assistance
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Retail Trade
Specialty Trade Contractors
Construction
Administrative & Waste Services
Administrative & Waste Services
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 357 | P+4.50% | $44K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Physician & Dental Offices · Under $150K | 7(a) | 357 | P+4.25% | $51K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 313 | P+4.75% | $39K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 313 | P+4.50% | $46K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Wholesale Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 264 | P+4.50% | $47K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Retail Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 244 | P+4.88% | $46K | Q3 2025 |
| PR · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 142 | P+4.75% | $49K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Auto Dealers & Parts · Under $150K | 7(a) | 133 | P+4.75% | $41K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 129 | P+5.75% | $39K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Food & Beverage Stores · Under $150K | 7(a) | 113 | P+5.00% | $44K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Auto Repair & Maintenance · Under $150K | 7(a) | 94 | P+5.88% | $28K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Engineering & Architecture · Under $150K | 7(a) | 94 | P+4.75% | $51K | Q1 2025 |
| PR · Building Construction · Under $150K | 7(a) | 86 | P+4.50% | $53K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Management & IT Consulting · Under $150K | 7(a) | 83 | P+5.25% | $46K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Other Professional Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 83 | P+4.50% | $54K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Physician & Dental Offices · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 76 | P+2.75% | $232K | Q3 2025 |
| PR · Other Health Practitioners · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 70 | P+2.75% | $231K | Q3 2025 |
| PR · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 70 | P+5.88% | $39K | Q3 2025 |
| PR · Miscellaneous Retail · Under $150K | 7(a) | 69 | P+4.00% | $46K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Personal Care (Salons, Spas) · Under $150K | 7(a) | 64 | P+4.75% | $45K | Q3 2025 |
| PR · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 56 | P+2.75% | $238K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 56 | P+2.75% | $233K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Accounting & Tax · Under $150K | 7(a) | 55 | P+4.50% | $41K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Agriculture & Forestry · Under $150K | 7(a) | 52 | P+5.38% | $42K | Q4 2025 |
| PR · Other Repair & Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 51 | P+5.00% | $48K | Q3 2025 |
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