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.
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...

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