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.
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...

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