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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.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Partnership
A type of unincorporated business org...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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