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Puerto Rico SSBCI Collateral Support Program

Collateral support helping Puerto Rico small businesses qualify for lender financing.

About this program

Puerto Rico's SSBCI collateral support program provides collateralized guarantees to lenders to help small businesses access financing, with emphasis on low- to moderate-income and underserved communities.

Eligibility

Eligible Puerto Rico small businesses and borrowers, including Mayaguez businesses, applying through participating lenders and meeting SSBCI and lender requirements.

Requirements

  • Apply through BDE or a participating lender
  • Demonstrate financing need, eligible use of funds, and collateral gap
  • Provide business, ownership, financial, credit, and compliance documentation