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Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)

The cash flow determined that should be available to service a disaster loan. The target payment is generally 1/3 of CASAD.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...

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