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.
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...

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