Loan Types
SBA Loan Types
Learn more about each type of SBA loan
7(a) SBA Loans ->
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SBA Microloans ->
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Loan Purposes
SBA Loan Purposes
Here are 4 popular ways SBA loans are used
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FAQs
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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.
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
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S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
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Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
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Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
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Equity
An accounting term used to...
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Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
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Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
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DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
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Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
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Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
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Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
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Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
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Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
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Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
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GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
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