Equity

An accounting term used to describe the net investment of owners or stockholders in a business. Under the accounting equation, equity also represents the result of assets less liabilities.

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.
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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