Glossary · The loan itself
In short
A large lump sum due at the end of some loans. SBA 7(a) loans never have one; many seller notes do — read yours.
Balloon payments are common on seller notes, where the seller may agree to low or zero monthly payments but wants the full remaining balance paid at a specific date — often three to five years out. SBA 7(a) loans don't have balloons, which is one reason buyers prefer them. If your deal includes a seller note with a balloon, model what happens if the business can't generate the lump sum at maturity.
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