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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.
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...

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