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.
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...

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