Guarantor

The legal entity and/or person who guarantees an obligation and has a legal duty to fulfill it.

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.
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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