Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly by the Federal government.

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.
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...

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