Economics
Review funded proceeds, fees, rate, payment schedule, maturity, prepayment and extension terms.
GUIDE & CHECKLIST
Understanding Commercial Loan Term Sheets
A term sheet summarizes a proposed financing structure. It is the place to compare the whole deal before legal documents are prepared.
Why this matters
A term sheet outlines the proposed financing, often subject to underwriting and documentation. Compare the whole structure before relying on a headline rate or maximum loan amount.
Work through the details
Obligations
Review collateral, guarantees, reporting and financial covenants.
Conditions and timing
Identify diligence, approvals, equity, deposits and other items required before closing.
Preparation checklist
- Proceeds, use of funds and equity contribution
- Rate, fees, amortization and maturity
- Collateral, guarantees and covenants
- Conditions, prepayment terms and closing timeline
Questions that can slow a request
Unequal offers
Two proposals with similar rates may differ in proceeds, flexibility and total cost.
Conditions overlooked
A term sheet can be subject to appraisal, credit approval and legal documents.
How Alliance helps
Two offers can look alike until fees, equity, guarantees, or closing conditions appear in the details. Alliance lays the proposals side by side and challenges the terms that affect your goals. You make the decision with a clearer picture of cost, flexibility, and execution risk.
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Educational guidance only. Requirements and calculations depend on the lender, program and transaction; this is not an approval or a lender-specific checklist.
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