How many SBA lenders are in Puerto Rico?

There are 3 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Puerto Rico, plus 1 more lenders headquartered out-of-state that actively fund Puerto Rico borrowers. Puerto Rico HQ lenders have collectively originated $2.5B in SBA loan volume.

Can an out-of-state SBA lender fund my Puerto Rico business?

Yes. SBA loans are not state-restricted. PeerSense tracks 1 out-of-state SBA lenders with active Puerto Rico loan portfolios. National banks, multi-state regionals, and SBA preferred lenders frequently outperform local-only banks on rate, term, and speed-to-close.

How do I find an SBA lender in Puerto Rico for my business?

Tell PeerSense about your deal at peersense.com/book-a-call. Within one business day we match you to the Puerto Rico lender (HQ or out-of-state) most likely to fund your industry, loan size, and structure. Free consultation. Referral fee paid by the lender at closing.

SBA Lenders in Puerto Rico

Q: Who are the top SBA lenders in Puerto Rico?

Ranked by Puerto Rico-specific SBA volume, the top lenders include Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, FirstBank Puerto Rico, Oriental Bank. PeerSense ranks each by activity, average loan size, and Puerto Rico deal-flow specialization.

3 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Puerto Rico (PR) plus 1 more that actively fund Puerto Rico borrowers. Tell us about your deal and we'll match you with the right capital source.

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Who are the top SBA lenders in Puerto Rico?

PeerSense tracks 3 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Puerto Rico (PR), plus 1 out-of-state lenders that actively fund Puerto Rico borrowers. Top by Puerto Rico-specific volume: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, FirstBank Puerto Rico, Oriental Bank. Puerto Rico HQ lenders have collectively originated $2.5B in SBA volume.

— PeerSense Capital Advisory · Westfield IN · Updated May 16, 2026

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Top SBA Lenders Headquartered in Puerto Rico

Ranked by total SBA loan activity. Click any bank for the full profile, NAICS specialization, and franchise lending history.

Lender	State	Activity	Profile
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico	PR	High Volume	View Profile →
FirstBank Puerto Rico	PR	High Volume	View Profile →
Oriental Bank	PR	High Volume	View Profile →

Out-of-State Lenders Actively Funding Puerto Rico Borrowers

National banks and multi-state regionals frequently fund Puerto Rico deals at competitive rates — often with faster underwriting than local-only banks. Ranked by Puerto Rico-specific SBA volume.

Citibank, N.A.

HQ SD · 8 PR loans · $668K PR volume

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SBA Lending in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is home to 3 SBA-approved lenders that have collectively originated $2.5B in SBA loan volume. These lenders serve businesses across the state through the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, providing financing for acquisitions, commercial real estate, equipment, and working capital.

Whether you're acquiring a business in Puerto Rico, expanding an existing operation, or purchasing commercial property, SBA financing offers competitive terms with government-backed guarantees. PeerSense analyzes each lender's activity, deal preferences, and specializations to help you find the best fit.

How PeerSense Helps Puerto Rico Borrowers

We're a commercial lending advisory firm headquartered in Westfield, Indiana — not a lender. We structure and place deals across SBA, CMBS, private credit, equipment financing, and more. Our team reviews your transaction, identifies the right capital sources, and makes warm introductions to lenders actively funding deals like yours. Most clients receive their first lender introduction within one business day.