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.
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...

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