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SBA

SBA

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A part of the United States government that helps small businesses get loans and contracts
  • noun
  • /ˌɛs biː ˈeɪ/
  • Formal
translation icon : Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (EE. UU.)
  • Just use the new checks from the SBA loan.
  • SBA loan

Well then you can also get an SBA loan.

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Examples

  • Presenters from the SBA also gave a thorough overview of programs offering assistance to small business owners.

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  • With the support of the SBA, small business owners can access valuable government contracts.

  • Well then you can also get an SBA loan.

  • OK, that the SBA loan is in both of your names.

  • Normally, this is for any SBA mortgage that involves property.

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  • People who want to do this generally in America, they can get what's called an SBA loan, Small Business Administration loan.

  • Or, applicants may need to return the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application.

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  • When franchisors apply for approval, the SBA reviews the Franchise Agreement and considers the application.

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  • Keep in mind that all SBA disaster loans of more than $14,000 require some form of collateral.

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  • You can also use tools at the SBA's website and FEMA's Ready.gov site.

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Synonyms

Part of the United States government that helps small businesses with loans and advice

actively advocates and ensures access to resources and government contracts

Surface Forms

SBA singular
SBAs plural

Morphology

SBA = small + business + administration (opaque) = S + B + A

The headword is an initialism whose letters correspond to separate words; the letters themselves do not transparently convey meaning without knowing the expansion.

Etymology

The abbreviation SBA stands for the Small Business Administration, a United States government agency. Its name is a helpful memory guide: Small means 'small companies', Business is their work, and Administration means 'to manage or help', so the SBA exists to give loans, advice, and help small businesses win government contracts.