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.
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...

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