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.
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Bus...
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Operating Leases
are deducted on the company’s...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Injury Period
The time period during...

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