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.
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

Join over 4,000+ small business owners already growing with us.