Equity

An accounting term used to describe the net investment of owners or stockholders in a business. Under the accounting equation, equity also represents the result of assets less liabilities.

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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers

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