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.
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Small Business
A business smaller than...

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