Ponte Investments, LLC
BankingRhode Island, United States2-10 Employees
Ponte Investments, LLC operates as an independent sales organization within the banking sector, focusing on originating applications for the SBA 7(a) loan program. Formed in 2011 and based in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the firm maintains relationships with SBA Preferred Lending Partner institutions to support loan transactions. Since entering SBA loan brokering in 2015, it has facilitated more than half a billion dollars in SBA loans for thousands of clients. Founded by John Ponte, the organization positions itself as a resource for small businesses seeking working capital and alternatives to high-cost lenders. Its team combines decades of experience and operates across several industries while offering options beyond SBA brokering, including short-term and mezzanine financing as well as debt restructuring. The firm aims to help clients navigate the post-pandemic economy.