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.
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...

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