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.
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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