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.
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...

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