Liabilities

A financial obligation, debt, or claim, i.e. notes payable and accounts payable.

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.
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...

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