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.
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...

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