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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.
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...

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