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.
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...

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