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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Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Phase 2
Process to be used to determine economic injury for...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Normal Gross Margin
The margin that would have been...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Fair and Reasonable Price
A price that is fair to both parties...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Cash Available to Service Additional Debt (CASAD)
The cash flow determined that...

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