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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Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Liabilities
A financial obligation...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...

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