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.
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...

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