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SBA Terms

B/E (Business EIDL) Loan

A business loan that incorporates physical losses and economic injury for the same legal entity or individual.

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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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...

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