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.
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
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...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...

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