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.
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...

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