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In short
A lease agreement that includes a clause giving the tenant the right to buy the property at a predetermined price and timeframe. It provides flexibility and a path to ownership.
This arrangement allows you to operate the business from the seller's property while deferring the real estate purchase. The SBA allows an "option to purchase" as long as the terms are reasonable and the option period is clearly defined. This can be a strategic move if you need to conserve cash or want to confirm the location works before committing to a purchase.
Defined by DealRoom.so 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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