ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK.


LEGAL AUTHORITY

Act. No. 22 of July 24, 1985, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank Act created the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank as a corporation and policy making institution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

MISSION

To facilitate financial products to small and medium businesses, contributing mainly to employment creation and retention and thereby supporting Puerto Rico's economic development.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

  • Board of Directors
  • Business Development
  • Credit
  • Finance and Operations
  • Human Resources
  • Internal Audit Office
  • Legal Affairs Office
  • Office of the President
  • Risk and Compliance

PROGRAM

Credit Services

Program Description

The Bank provides financing, loan guarantees and investment capital to any person, firm, corporation, cooperative, non-profit institution or other private organism that is involved in manufacturing, commerce, agriculture, tourism and services, preferably to small and medium Puerto Rican entrepreneurs.

Statistical Data 2011 2012 2013

 

Amount of dollars in loans approved 188 190 192
Approved loans 683 550 800
Customers served 4,332 6,000 6,500
Disbursed funds for loans 124 150 150
Guarantees awarded 28 100 100
Guidance 4,332 7,000 8,000
Loan applications 939 900 1,250
Retained jobs 15,898 20,000 20,000

The figures presented were provided by the Agency during FY 2012-2013 budget preparation process.

Customers

Small and medium enterprises from all sectors of the economy, governmental agencies, commercial banks and brokerage houses.

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ADOPTED BUDGET

The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 amounts to $12,767,000 in Revenues from Internal Sources generated form interest on investments and lending activities.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $954,000 when compared to funds assigned in Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The Bank estimates more loans will be provided to entrepreneurs that promote employee retention and creation and will establish credit programs that meet the needs of small businesses and farmers. To increase the number of deposits and its liquidity, the Bank wil be promoted as a banking option for Agencies.

SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

Consolidated Budget  (thousands $) 2010 2011 2012 2013

 

Program  
Operational Expenses Actual Actual Budget Adopted
Credit Services 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
Total, Program 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
 
Funding Sources  
Operational Expenses  
Other Income 40,000 0 0 0
Revenues from Internal Sources 10,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
Total, Funding Sources 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
 
Expense Category  
Operational Expenses  
Payroll and Related Expenses 8,382 8,184 8,800 9,950
Rent and Utilities 573 536 511 631
Purchased Services 636 1,412 656 670
Transportation Expenses 102 90 105 105
Professional Services 481 645 946 446
Other Expenses 344 81 401 471
Non Distributed Allocations 40,000 0 0 0
Office Supplies and other Materials 57 43 44 44
Advertising and Media Expenses 315 327 350 450
Subtotal, Operational Expenses 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767
Total, Expense Category 50,890 11,318 11,813 12,767