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Protégé

A firm in a developmental stage that aspires to increasing its capabilities through a mutually beneficial business-to-business relationship.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 504 Loans

SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans

The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...

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