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.
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...

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