Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code

A code representing a category within the Standard Industrial Classification System administered by the Statistical Policy Division of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The system was established to classify all industries in the US economy. A two-digit code designates each major industry group, which is coupled with a second two-digit code representing subcategories.

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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...

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