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
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.
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...

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