Principal

the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that have a controlling financial interest in the business. SBA defines controlling interest as an owner who owns 20% or more of the Applicant Entity or are a General Partner or Managing Member regardless of ownership percentage.

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.
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...

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