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.
Applicant Individual
aka who is requesting an SBA loan...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
SAE (Stand Alone Economic Injury Disaster Loan)
provide necessary working capital to...
Negotiation
Contracting through the use of...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Duplicated Interest
The amount of interest exp...
Depreciation
A non-cash operating expense that...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Affiliates
Business concerns, organizations, or...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...

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