Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)

A contract between SBA and the borrower that spells out the terms and conditions of the loan.

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.
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...

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