$10 Million for SMEs of the Region

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Some 100 small and medium companies will benefit from the financing made available by Scotia Leasing Costa Rica, Scotia Leasing Guatemala and Scotia Leasing Panamá. The funds were provided for loan by the Interamerican Investment Corporation (IIC).

"For Carlos Ortiz, regional director of Scotia Leasing, the main advantages of the loans are their fixed rate conditions and their 5 year term, as well as the relevance of the company in the regional market", stated Nacion.com.

Source: Nacion.com

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