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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.
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...

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