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Most business owners start thinking about long-term commercial financing the wrong way. They ask "what's the lowest rate?" when they should ask "what term structure fits my cash flow?"
The real question is about your exit timeline.
What Long-Term Commercial Financing Actually Covers
The term "long-term commercial financing" is used loosely by lenders, brokers, and trade publications. In practice, five-year repayment periods qualify.