Pedro Soto
Senior Underwriter
PEDRO SOTO is the Senior Underwriter at the Bronx Economic Development Corporation, ensuring businesses have access to the financial resources they need to grow. He specializes in underwriting, credit risk assessment, and financial due diligence, evaluating loan applications and structuring financing solutions in compliance with SBA and BXEDC guidelines.
Pedro collaborates with loan officers and the fiscal department to manage the loan pipeline, track third-party reports, and monitor ongoing compliance with loan covenants. He plays a key role in ensuring financial documentation accuracy, performing credit evaluations, and supporting the due diligence process throughout the loan approval cycle.
Before joining BXEDC, Pedro advised small businesses on capital access and financial structuring through a federal resource program. His expertise helped businesses secure over $12 million in funding, leading to measurable job creation and economic growth. He has successfully partnered with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, SBS, ESD, and SBA to expand financing opportunities for entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Pedro’s commitment to business sustainability has even been recognized on platforms such as Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay, where he provided insights into financial restructuring for struggling businesses