Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
7(a) SBA Loans ->
504 SBA Loans ->
SBA Microloans ->
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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Buy or refinance real estate ->
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What is a Microloan?
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Glossary
SBA Terms
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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
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SBA 7a Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans
are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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SBA Glossary
Common SBA Terms
Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
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Equity
An accounting term used to...
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
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Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
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Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
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Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
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Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
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Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
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Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
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Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
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Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
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Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
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Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
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Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
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Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
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