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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.
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...

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