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Projection

An estimate of future economic or financial performance. Generally presented in the form of a Profit and Loss StatementP&L.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Injury Period
The time period during...

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