Sole Proprietor

an individual who owns an unincorporated business by himself/ or herself.

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.
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...

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