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.
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Extraordinary Items
Additional expenses that are...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Schedule of Liabilities
A business debt schedule that lists all of the debts...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Best and Final Offer
For negotiated procurements...

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