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.
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...

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