Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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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.
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
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Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
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Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
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Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
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Liabilities
A financial obligation...
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NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
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B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
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Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
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Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
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Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
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Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
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Lien
A legal claim against an...
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Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
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Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
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Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
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