Certified 8(a) Firm

A firm owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and eligible to receive federal contracts under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

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.
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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