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.
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...

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