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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

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SBA Glossary

Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.

Adjusted Net Worth

Post disaster fair market value of tangible...

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Assets

The amount of current assets that is left...

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Applicant/Co-Applicant

Business entity and person requesting...

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S-Corporation

A form of corporation, allowed by...

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Contractor Team Arrangement

An arrangement in which...

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Small Business

A business smaller than...

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Negotiation

Contracting through the use of...

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Contracting Officer

A person with the authority to...

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Intermediary Organization

Organizations that play a funda...

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Extraordinary Items

Additional expenses that are...

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Physical Loans

Funds to repair/replace dis...

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Phase 1

Process used to determine the...

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Sole Proprietor

an individual who...

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P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)

also considered as Income Statement or...

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Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)

A flood prone area in which...

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