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.
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Amortization
A non-cash operating expense that...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Affiliated Group
When two or more...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Mentor
A business, usually large, or...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
Break-even Analysis
A calculation of the approximate sales...
Primary Activity
The major business activity of...
Affiliate
Business concerns are affiliates if one concern...
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Certified 8(a) Firm
A firm owned and operated by socially and...
Cash-basis Accounting
records revenue when cash is...

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