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

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