Applicant Entity

The LLC, Partnership, Trust or Corporation 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.
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...

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