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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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...

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