Prime Contract

A contract awarded directly by the Federal government.

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.
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...

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