Guarantor

The legal entity and/or person who guarantees an obligation and has a legal duty to fulfill it.

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.
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...

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