Best and Final Offer

For negotiated procurements, a contractor's final offer following the conclusion of discussions.

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.
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...

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