Applicant Individual

Individual requesting disaster loan assistance.

Updated on
September 8, 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.
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...

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