Applicant/Co-Applicant

The individual(s) or legal entity requesting disaster loan assistance.

Updated on
September 9, 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.
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...

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