Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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FAQs
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Glossary
SBA Terms
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Applicant/Co-Applicant
The individual(s) or legal entity requesting disaster loan assistance.
Updated on
September 9, 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.
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
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Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
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Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
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P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
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SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
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SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
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Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
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Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
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DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
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Equity
An accounting term used to...
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Injury Period
The time period during...
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Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
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Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
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Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
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