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..
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Balance Sheet or Statement of Financial Position
Assets = Liabilities + Equity...
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Acquisition
The acquiring of supplies or...
Adjusted Net Worth
Post disaster fair market value of tangible...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
P&L (Profit and Loss Statement)
also considered as Income Statement or...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...

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