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.
Limited Liability Entities (company/partnership)
An LLE provides business owners with...
Trend Analysis
A comparative analysis of...
Substantial Damage
This means uninsured or otherwise uncompensated...
Injury Analysis
Measures the effects of...
Certificate of Competency
A certificate issued by the Small Bus...
Assets
The amount of current assets that is left...
Emerging Small Business
A small business concern whose...
Joint Venture
In the SBA Mentor-Protégé Program...
Contracting Officer
A person with the authority to...
Lien
A legal claim against an...
NAICS
NAICS codes are common...
Contractor Team Arrangement
An arrangement in which...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Sole Proprietor
an individual who...

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