Liabilities

A financial obligation, debt, or claim, i.e. notes payable and accounts payable.

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.
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...

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