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.
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...

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