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The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On 04/17/2020 the Federal Trade Commission charged Ponte Investments, LLC and its owner with falsely claiming to be an approved lender for a federal coronavirus relief lending program and asked a federal court to immediately halt their misrepresentations.
On 04/17/2020 the Federal Trade Commission issued this press release.
On 04/22/2020 Ponte Investment, LLC provided this statement as well as a Stipulated Preliminary Injunction entered by the Federal Court on 04/20/2020.
On 9/25/2020 Ponte Investments, LLC settles FTC charges and ceasing using 'SBA Loan Program' website and business name. Ponte Investments, LLC and it's owner John C. Ponte will be permanently prohibited from misrepresenting they are affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Adminstration (SBA) as part of a settlement resolving FTC charges they misled consumers in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
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- Location of This Business
- 1300 Division Rd Ste 305, West Warwick, RI 02893-7558
- BBB File Opened:
- 4/8/2015
- Years in Business:
- 13
- Business Started:
- 5/20/2011
- Business Incorporated:
- 5/20/2011
- Accredited Since:
- 4/30/2015
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Number of Employees:
- 25
- Alternate Business Name
- Ponte Investments
- sbaloanprogram.com
- SBA Loan Program
- Business Management
- Mr. John C Ponte, Manager
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. John C Ponte, Manager
Customer Contact
- Mr. John C Ponte, Manager
- Additional Contact Information
Fax Numbers
- (401) 633-7440Other Fax
Phone Numbers
- (401) 398-8930Other Phone
Email Addresses
- Sales
- Customer Service
- (401) 633-7440
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