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.
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Injury Period
The time period during...

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