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.
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Contract
A type of contract designed to...
Income Statement
Shows the entity’s income and...
Hardship Waiver
Method used to approve a...
Injury Period
The time period during...
DBA
ex. Blocker & Sons LLC, doing business as Bob's Burgers
Principal
the owner(s) of the Applicant Entity that...
Applicant Entity
The business entity requesting...
Capital Leases
are for the purchase of fixed assets such as...
Credit Elsewhere Test (CET)
The test to determine the...
Request for Proposal (RFP)
A document outlining a...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Days Payable
A measure of the average time a...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
GPM%
The measure of every sales dollar left...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...

Get the quick rundown on SBA Loans

Join over 4,000+ small business owners already growing with us.