Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
7(a) SBA Loans ->
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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Buy or refinance real estate ->
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Glossary
SBA Terms
Source: SBA.gov
Sole Proprietor
an individual who owns an unincorporated business by himself/ or herself.
Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans
are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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SBA Glossary
Common SBA Terms
Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
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Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
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Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
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Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
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Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
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Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
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Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
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Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
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Equity
An accounting term used to...
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Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
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Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
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Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
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Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
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Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
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