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

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Coastal Barrier Resource Area (COBRA)
A flood prone area in which...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...

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