Affiliated Group

When two or more distinct legal entities are affiliated.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers

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