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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...

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