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Renewal term
In short
The period for which a contract or lease agreement can be extended beyond its initial duration. Understanding renewal terms is vital for assessing the longevity of revenue streams and operational costs.
What it means in a deal
When reviewing critical contracts, especially customer agreements or your facility lease, check for renewal terms. Are they automatic? What are the conditions for renewal? A short or uncertain renewal term on a major customer contract or lease can pose a significant risk to the business's future stability and your cash flow.
Related terms
Common questions about Renewal term
- When can a lender approve a short-term deferment or modification of a 7(a) loan's payment terms without prior SBA consent?
- Can an SBA 7(a) loan finance tenant improvements on leased property if the lease term matches the loan term?
- If I am buying a business that leases its property, can I get a longer loan term if the lease is long-term?
- What is the typical repayment term for working capital only?
- What happens if the seller terminates the purchase agreement mid-process?
- Should a business choose term or permanent life insurance for key person protection?
Defined by CapBench SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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