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.
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

Join over 4,000+ small business owners already growing with us.