Request for Proposal (RFP)

A document outlining a government agency’s requirements and the criteria for the evaluation of offers.

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.
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...

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