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.
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...

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