A to Z · 1055 Terms

Real estate & finance, demystified.

The jargon can be exhausting. Here’s a plain-English glossary covering real estate, lending, investment, and the business-finance ecosystem that surrounds them.

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SBA & Government Lending

SBA Guaranty Fee

A fee paid to the SBA based on the guaranteed portion of a loan.

SBA & Government Lending

SBA Loan

A small-business loan partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBA & Government Lending

SBA Loan Limit

The maximum amount a single business can borrow — currently $5M for 7(a) loans.

SBA & Government Lending

SBA Use of Proceeds

Allowed loan purposes including working capital, equipment, real estate, and refinancing.

SBA & Government Lending

Standby Agreement (SBA)

A subordination agreement keeping personal loans behind SBA debt.

SBA & Government Lending

USDA Business Loan

Loans backed by the USDA to support business growth in rural areas.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Build-for-Rent Community

A community of newly constructed homes designed and operated as rentals.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Cannabis Real Estate

Properties used for legal cannabis cultivation, processing, or dispensary — highly regulated.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Cold Storage

Refrigerated warehousing for perishable goods — a fast-growing industrial niche.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Crypto Mining Facility

Industrial property with massive power capacity designed for cryptocurrency mining.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

Data Center

A facility purpose-built to house computer servers, with heavy power and cooling demands.

Specialized & Niche Real Estate

EV Charging Hub

Real estate dedicated to electric vehicle charging stations, a fast-growing niche.