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Updated on
September 8, 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.
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..

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