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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...

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