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.
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...

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