Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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Glossary
SBA Terms
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Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which the government prohibits financial disaster assistance.
Updated on
September 9, 2022
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June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans
are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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SBA Glossary
Common SBA Terms
Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
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Injury Period
The time period during...
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
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Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
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Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
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Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
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Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
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Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
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Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
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Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
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Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
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Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
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Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
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Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
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