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.
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...

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