Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)

A flood prone area in which the government prohibits financial disaster assistance.

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.
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...

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