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FirstBank Puerto Rico
SANTURCE, PR · Active Lender · National rank #174
FirstBank Puerto Rico approved 48 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #174 nationally, with lending concentrated in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This places it among smaller-volume SBA lenders rather than a large national lender.
FirstBank Puerto Rico, headquartered in Santurce, PR, is an SBA 7(a) lender. According to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, FirstBank Puerto Rico approved 48 SBA 7(a) loans during the fiscal year, totaling $8,859,600 in approved loan dollars. The SBA-guaranteed portion of that lending amounted to $6,374,105. The average loan size across these approved loans was $184,575.
Based on this loan volume, FirstBank Puerto Rico ranks #174 nationally among SBA 7(a) lenders in FY2025 activity data. Geographically, the lender's activity is concentrated in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the top states served being Puerto Rico (47 loans) and the Virgin Islands (1 loan). This distribution indicates FirstBank Puerto Rico operates primarily as a regional lender serving the Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands markets rather than a nationwide lending footprint.
All figures presented here — including loan counts, dollar amounts, guaranty amounts, average loan size, and state activity — are drawn directly from FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data. This profile does not include interest rates, approval likelihood, fee structures, or contact information, as such details are not part of the underlying SBA activity dataset used to compile this listing.
Where FirstBank Puerto Rico lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 47 | $8,768,200 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $91,400 |
Questions people ask
Is FirstBank Puerto Rico an SBA lender?
Yes, FirstBank Puerto Rico participates in the SBA 7(a) loan program, according to FY2025 SBA activity data.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did FirstBank Puerto Rico approve in FY2025?
FirstBank Puerto Rico approved 48 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What is FirstBank Puerto Rico's average SBA loan size?
The average loan size was $184,575 in FY2025.
What is the total dollar volume of FirstBank Puerto Rico's SBA 7(a) loans?
Total approved loan dollars were $8,859,600 in FY2025.
Where is FirstBank Puerto Rico headquartered?
FirstBank Puerto Rico is headquartered in Santurce, PR.
Where is FirstBank Puerto Rico most active with SBA lending?
The lender is most active in Puerto Rico (47 loans) and the Virgin Islands (1 loan).
Is FirstBank Puerto Rico a national or regional SBA lender?
Based on its state activity, FirstBank Puerto Rico functions as a regional lender focused on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
How does FirstBank Puerto Rico rank by SBA loan volume?
FirstBank Puerto Rico ranks #174 nationally in FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity.
What was the SBA-guaranteed dollar amount for FirstBank Puerto Rico's loans?
The SBA-guaranteed portion of FirstBank Puerto Rico's FY2025 loans totaled $6,374,105.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with FirstBank Puerto Rico; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.