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.
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...

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