Glossary
SBA Terms

Comparative Analysis

Is designed to point out significant trends that occur from year to year by using more than one set of financial statements of comparable dates and time periods. A comparative analysis allows you to arrive at a more complete evaluation of the applicant’s financial position.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
Apply Here

SBA 7a Loans

The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
Explore 7a loans

SBA 504 Loans

SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
Explore 504 loans

SBA Microloans

The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
Explore microloans
SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

Join over 4,000+ small business owners already growing with us.
How it Works
contact@sbaloans.orgPrivacyToS
SBA Loan Types
SBA 7a LoansSBA 504 LoansDisaster LoansMicroloans
SBA 7a Loan Types
SBA Express LoansStandard 7a Loans7a Small LoansExport Express Loans
SBA Loan Purposes
Buy a new business->Buy real estate->Refinance debt->Refi real estate->
SBA EDU
SBA FAQsSBA GlossaryAbout 7a LoansAbout 504 Loans
Get Started
SBA Loan App ->
SBA Loan RatesSBA Disaster AssistanceAbout Us
Copyright © 2026 Mainstreet Financial LLC
Secured with bank-level SSL
Built on Mainstreet
Powered by SBALoans.org