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.
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...

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