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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.
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...

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