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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.
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...

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