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.
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...

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