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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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.
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
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Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
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Injury Period
The time period during...
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Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
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Small Business
A business smaller than...
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Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
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Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
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Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
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P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
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Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
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Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
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S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
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Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
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Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
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Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
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