SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Lares, PR
Which lenders fund Lares-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Puerto Rico: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
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How Lares compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Lares area | $71K ▲ 0.9% | 16.2% ▲ 4.2 pts |
| Puerto Rico | $70K | 12.0% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Lares
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | $1.6M |
| Retail Trade | 6 | $529K |
SBA lending in Lares by year
Geography, precisely
"Lares area" here means the Lares, PR micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Lares Municipio, PR. Loans are placed by the SBA's recorded project county, which can differ from a borrower's mailing address. Counts are SBA 7(a) and 504 funded loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31. See the methodology.