Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

SBDCs offer a broad spectrum of business information and guidance as well as assistance in preparing loan applications.

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.
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...

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