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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.
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...

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