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

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Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
The body of regulations which is...

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