Glossary
SBA Terms

S-Corporation

A form of corporation, allowed by the IRS for most companies with 35 or fewer shareholders, which enables the company to enjoy the benefits of incorporation but be taxed as if it were a partnership.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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SBA 7a Loans

The 7(a) Loan Program, SBA’s most common loan program, includes assistance for each business with unique needs.
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SBA 504 Loans

SBA 504 loans are very popular for long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets.
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SBA Microloans

The average Microloan is about $13,000. The Microloans program provides loans up to $50,000 to small businesses.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...

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