Business Activity

The business (or loss) activity of the applicant business prior to any consideration of affiliation.

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.
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...

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