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...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...

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