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.
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...

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