Subsidiary

A company for which a majority of the voting stock is owned by a holding company. For SBA’s purposes, a subsidiary is an affiliate; a company owned or controlled by the applicant business.

Updated on
September 8, 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.
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...

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