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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...

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