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.
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...

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