Trend Analysis

A comparative analysis of a company's financial ratios over time.

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.
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...

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