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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.
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..

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