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.
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...

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