Trend Analysis

A comparative analysis of a company's financial ratios over time.

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.
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...

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