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.
Current Liabilities
A balance sheet item, which...
Collateral
Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Projection
An estimate of future economic or...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Subcontract
A contract between a prime cont...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...

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