Working Capital (WC)

The amount of current assets that is left after all current debts are paid.

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...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...

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