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.
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...

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