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.
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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