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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Electronic Data Interchange
Transmission of information bet...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
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