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.
Partnering
A mutually beneficial business-to-bus...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs offer a broad spec...
Protégé
A firm in a developmental stage that...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Current Assets
A balance sheet item which equals...
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code
A code representing a category within...
Injury Period
The time period during...
Business Activity
The business (or loss) activity of...
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Defense Contractor
Any person who enters into...
Applicant/Co-Applicant
Business entity and person requesting...
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Contract
A mutually binding legal rel..

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