Sole Proprietor

an individual who owns an unincorporated business by himself/ or herself.

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.
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...

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