Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)

A flood prone area in which the government prohibits financial disaster 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.
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...

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