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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.
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Equity
An accounting term used to...

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