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.
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...

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