Our Vision & Values:

As a premier community bank, Banco Popular North America strives to create an extraordinary legacy, with a passion for customer service, tremendous dedication to our people, partnership with communities, and commitment to deliver shareholder value.  Since 1893, and grounded by more than 110 years of rich history and the strong institutional values of Popular, Inc. [Nasdaq: BPOP], a full-service financial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America; Banco Popular North America models the future and looks to transform and redefine community banking in the United States.  It is a culture powered by the commitment to service retail and business clients through innovation, and to fostering growth in our communities.  Popular, Inc. is ranked among the 30 largest financial institutions in the U.S., with more than $47 billion in assets.

Banco Popular North America serves a diverse group of more than 500,000 business and individual customers across the U.S., making financial dreams happen as we help all our customers acquire, save, grow, move, and protect their money.  We deliver comprehensive financial services through more than 140 branches in California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. 

A top five U.S. Small Business Administration lender, Banco Popular North America provides capital financing nationwide.  Banco Popular North America also offers complete corporate, commercial real estate, and treasury management services through dedicated relationship managers.  The Bank also provides auto and lease financing; mortgage and consumer lending; and investment services.  We believe our duty is to go beyond financial transactions to truly facilitate our customers’ dreams.

At Banco Popular North America we are PASSIONATE about serving our customers and are committed to delivering a consistently superior customer experience – at every branch and point of contact, every day, in every market, by each and every employee whom we call DreamMakers.

The BPNA Presence:

Banco Popular North America was established in the U.S. in 1961, with a branch opening in the Bronx, New York. For more than 45 years, we have steadily grown and as of the last quarter in 2006, we have $12.3 billion in total assets.
California - With 50 branches, Banco Popular North America has been in Southern California since 1975. The region is now the largest for Banco Popular North America.
South Florida - Banco Popular North America entered South Florida in 2000 with a branch opening in Miami. Today, the region has 11 branches.
Central Florida - Banco Popular North America has been in Central Florida when it first opened a branch in Orlando in 1997. This region currently has 10 branches.
Illinois - Banco Popular North America opened its first branch in the Chicago area in 1984 and established its headquarters in Rosemont, IL in 2002. The bank currently has 20 branches in the area.
New York/New Jersey - Banco Popular North America operates 46 branches in this region since 1961.
Texas - Banco Popular North America has one branch in Arlington with a commercial-only focus, supporting our Wholesale Mortgage Division.

Other Banking Services:

Popular Equipment Finance, Inc.

• The 39th largest bank-owned leasing company in the U.S.
• Provides small- to mid-ticket commercial, healthcare and machine shop equipment in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the USVI. 
• Specializes in leases and Equipment Finance Agreements for financing of construction, automotive, fabricating, coin laundry, optical, surgical, veterinary and IT markets, among others.
• Recognized as a Top 50 Company in its headquarter city, St. Louis, Missouri.
• Visit us at http://www.popfinance.com.

Popular Insurance

Offers investment and insurance services across the Banco Popular North America national network, with licensed bankers in six states. Visit us at http://www.popular.com/us/personal/investment/us-per-inv-home-en.jsp

E-Loan
An Internet company that specialize in hassle-free, honest lending and secure deposits with great rates—all with unmatched customer privacy and no surprises.  Visit us at http://www.eloan.com.

Our Products:

At Banco Popular North America, everything we do begins with the customer in mind. We strive to provide valuable and convenient financial services backed by exceptional customer service. Our goal is to be our communities first choice for banking products and services.

Personal Banking Services
Banco Popular offers a wide array of personal banking, investment and financial planning services to help you manage your money and build your wealth. We want to help you achieve your goals and Make Your Dreams Happen!

At Banco Popular North America, we have a diverse selection of innovative checking and savings products to fit your unique banking needs. These accounts have been designed to provide added convenience and to make banking easy, affordable and accessible. For your convenience, your account information is accessible 24 hours via ATM, online or telephone banking. Popular Net Banking, at www.bancopopular.com, allows our customers to review their account balances and transaction history for the past 90 days, transfer money between specified Banco Popular accounts, and pay their bills online.

…Banking Made Easy for You! At Banco Popular, we have a diverse selection of innovative checking and savings products to fit your unique banking needs. These accounts have been designed to provide added convenience and to make banking easy, affordable and accessible. For your convenience, your account information is accessible 24 hours via ATM, online or telephone banking.

A variety of loans for your every need…
Banco Popular also offers competitively priced loans and lines of credit to help you finance a planned purchase, to cover a one-time expense, or to help you manage unexpected expenses whenever they arise. Whether it’s a car loan, a home equity loan or a mortgage for a new home, Banco Popular can help you make your dreams happen.

Business Banking
Building a successful company takes a lot of hard work, energy and dedication. Having the right strategic partner can help lighten your workload. At Banco Popular, you’ll find all the services your business needs, including financing, depository accounts, cash management services, insurance and payment processing.

But above all, you’ll get the personal attention from a dedicated Relationship Manager, plus a knowledgeable staff of experts who stand ready with the technical support you need to achieve your business goals. Your dedicated Relationship Manager can offer customized solutions that reflect the unique characteristics and needs of your business.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Financing:
Banco Popular North America has a dedicated division to support small businesses with U.S. SBA financing. Banco Popular North America has participated in SBA Lending for more than 45 years and through Popular Small Business Capital (PSBC), launched in March of 2006, the bank has enhanced its focus on small business lending through the SBA’s various loan programs. Through PSBC and Banco Popular North America’s branch efforts, the bank experienced a 54% surge in small business lending for all of 2006, leading to a move upwards from 2005’s 11th place ranking to place 4th among all national U.S. SBA lenders with $453,254,890 million in guaranteed loan approvals.
For additional information on U.S. SBA programs, please visit us at http://www.popularsmallbiz.com.

Our Commitment to Excellence:

• In 2007, Banco Popular was named one of the Best Places To Work by the South Florida Business Journal.
• In 2006, Banco Popular North America was named one of the Top 100 Companies for Working Families by the Orlando Sentinel. 
• For the second year in a row, Banco Popular North America was one of the companies listed in the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago, sponsored by the National Association for Business Resources.
• Banco Popular was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2005 by FORTUNE Magazine.

Contact Us:

Find out about our products and services by talking with one of our Banking Professionals today. For more information, visit your local Banco Popular branch or call 1-800-377-0800. You can also learn more about Banco Popular by visiting our website: www.bancopopular.com.