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In short
These clauses define conditions under which a contract, like an LOI or purchase agreement, can be ended. As a buyer, understand these to know when you can walk away from a deal without penalty or when the seller can.
Pay close attention to termination clauses in the Letter of Intent (LOI) and the definitive Purchase Agreement. They often outline specific deadlines, due diligence failures, or financing contingencies that allow either party to terminate. Ensure your financing contingency is robust, especially for an SBA 7(a) loan.
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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