Business Activity

The business (or loss) activity of the applicant business prior to any consideration of affiliation.

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.
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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