Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code

A code representing a category within the Standard Industrial Classification System administered by the Statistical Policy Division of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The system was established to classify all industries in the US economy. A two-digit code designates each major industry group, which is coupled with a second two-digit code representing subcategories.

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...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...

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