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.
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Limited Partnership
A business organization with one or...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...

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