Comparative Analysis

Is designed to point out significant trends that occur from year to year by using more than one set of financial statements of comparable dates and time periods. A comparative analysis allows you to arrive at a more complete evaluation of the applicant’s financial position.

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.
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...

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