Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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Glossary
SBA Terms
Source: SBA.gov
Applicant/Co-Applicant
The individual(s) or legal entity requesting disaster loan assistance.
Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans
are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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SBA Glossary
Common SBA Terms
Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
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Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
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Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
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Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
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Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
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Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
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Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
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Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
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Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
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Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
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Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
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Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
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Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
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Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
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Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
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