Balloon payments can be strategically used by a business to finance short-term needs. The business may draw on a balloon loan with no intention of holding the debt to the end of the term. Instead, the company can use the money to repay the loan in full before the end of the loan term.
There also are drawbacks to balloon payment promissory notes that should be considered: Unsecured loans with balloon payments usually have a higher interest rate than conventional loans. Paying that large balloon payment at the end of the loan may be financially difficult for your business.
A Promissory Note with Balloon Payments is a loan contract that enables a lender set loan terms with one or more larger payments at the end. This lending document helps you to clarify the terms of a loan, define the payment schedule, and provide an amortization table, if the loan includes interest.
A balloon note is a loan that has an initial period of low, interest-only or interest-and-principal payments, followed by a large lump-sum payment at the end of the term. Five- and 10-year terms are standard. Balloon notes can be ideal for short-term borrowers.
Balloon loans can offer flexibility in the initial loan period by providing a low payment. Still, borrowers should have a plan to pay the remaining balance or refinance before the payment comes due. These loans do have their place?for those who only need to borrow for a short time, they can offer significant savings.