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.
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...

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