GPM%

Gross Profit (GP) / Net Sales (NS). The measure of every sales dollar left after paying for the product; what percent of the sales dollar is left to cover operating costs and to create a profit.

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.
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...

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