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.
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Small Business
A business smaller than...

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