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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Small Business
A business smaller than...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...
Corporation (C-corp.)
The most common form of business org...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...

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