Limited Partnership

A business organization with one or more general partners, who manage the business and assume legal debts and obligations, and one or more limited partners, who do not participate in day-to-day operations and are liable only to the extent of their investments.

Updated on
September 9, 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.
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

Join over 4,000+ small business owners already growing with us.