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.
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...

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