Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
7(a) SBA Loans ->
504 SBA Loans ->
SBA Microloans ->
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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Buy or refinance real estate ->
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FAQs
What is an SBA 7a loan?
What is a 504 loan?
What is a Microloan?
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Glossary
SBA Terms
Source: SBA.gov
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that spells out the terms and conditions of the loan.
Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans
SBA 504 loans
are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans
The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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SBA Glossary
Common SBA Terms
Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
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Liabilities
A financial obligation...
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Affiliated Group
When two or more...
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Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
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Small Business
A business smaller than...
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Injury Period
The time period during...
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Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
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Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
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Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
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Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
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Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
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Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
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Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
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Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
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Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
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