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.
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...

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