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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.
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...

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