Glossary · Doing the deal
In short
This refers to the legal right to transfer a contract, like a lease or a key customer agreement, from the current owner (seller) to a new owner (buyer).
When buying a business, confirm that critical contracts, especially the lease and major customer/vendor agreements, are assignable to you. If not, you'll need explicit consent from the third parties, which can be a point of negotiation or a deal breaker. Your lender will verify this during due diligence.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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