Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
7(a) SBA Loans ->
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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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FAQs
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What is a Microloan?
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Glossary
SBA Terms
Source: SBA.gov
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.
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
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Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
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Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
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GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
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S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
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Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
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Small Business
A business smaller than...
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Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
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Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
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Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
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Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
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Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
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Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
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Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
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Affiliated Group
When two or more...
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