Applicant/Co-Applicant

The individual(s) or legal entity requesting disaster loan assistance.

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.
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...

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