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.
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...

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