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.
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...

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