Where to Find Capital in Puerto Rico | Nate Whigham on Lending, Real Estate & Data-Backed Loans

Daven Michaels - June 15, 2026

What does the lending landscape in Puerto Rico look like today—and where can entrepreneurs and investors find capital?

In this episode of the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast, I sit down with credit expert and capital markets specialist Nate Whigham to discuss the current state of lending, the challenges facing traditional banks, and why Puerto Rico remains an underserved market full of opportunity.

We also dive into Palmas Town Square, an exciting retail and lifestyle development inside Palmas del Mar, and explore one of the most innovative financing concepts I’ve ever encountered: lending backed by data assets through Gulp Data.

Guests

Nate Whigham

Nate Whigham is a credit expert and capital markets specialist with nearly two decades of experience in commercial real estate and finance. He serves as Managing Director of Lending at Gulp Data, where he helps companies unlock the value of their data through innovative lending solutions. Nate is also a general partner in Palmas Town Square, an exciting lifestyle and retail development in Palmas del Mar designed to bring high-quality shopping, dining, and services to one of Puerto Rico's premier communities. He joined Daven Michaels on the Puerto Rico Business Broadcast to discuss lending, capital markets, and emerging opportunities across Puerto Rico.