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...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Lien
A legal claim against an...

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