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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.
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Defense Acquisition Regulatory Council (DARC)
A group composed of rep...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Small Business
A business smaller than...

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