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.
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...

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