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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.
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Lien
A legal claim against an...

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