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.
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
SCORE
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Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Injury Period
The time period during...
B/E (Business EIDL) Loan
A business loan that...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...

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