Mentor

A business, usually large, or other organization that has created a specialized program to advance strategic relationships with small businesses.

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.
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...

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