Partnership

A type of unincorporated business organization in which multiple individuals, called general partners, manage the business and are equally liable for its debts; other individuals called limited partners may invest but not be directly involved in management 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.
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Common SBA Terms

Everything you need to know about common terms used to discuss SBA Loans.
Phase 1
Process used to determine the...
Small Business
A business smaller than...
Equity
An accounting term used to...
Intermediary Organization
Organizations that play a funda...
Normal Annual Sales
Those sales that would have...
Physical Loans
Funds to repair/replace dis...
Working Capital (WC)
The amount of current assets that...
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
a working capital loan that...
Full and Open Competition
With respect to a contract action...
Credit Score Test
Part of the home loan CET show a...
Loan Authorization and Agreement (LA&A)
A contract between SBA and the borrower that...
Companion File
When an applicant has another application filed...
Available Asset Test
Part of the CET that determines if an applicant(s) has...
Prime Contract
A contract awarded directly...
Lien
A legal claim against an...

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