Partnership

A type of unincorporated business organization in which multiple individuals, called general partners, manage the business and are equally liable for its debts; other individuals called limited partners may invest but not be directly involved in management 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.
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
S-Corporation
A form of corporation, allowed by...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Small Disadvantaged Business Concern
A small business concern that...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

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