Limited Partnership

A business organization with one or more general partners, who manage the business and assume legal debts and obligations, and one or more limited partners, who do not participate in day-to-day operations 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.
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Accrual Basis Accounting
recognizes revenues when earned and expenses are...
Subsidiary
A company for which a majority of the...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Days Receivable
A measure of the average time a...
Guarantor
The legal entity and...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Contracting
Purchasing, renting, leasing, or...
Cash Flow Test
Part of the CET that determines if...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Comparative Analysis
Is designed to point out significant trends that...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...

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