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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...

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