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.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...

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