A term loan is a set amount of money given to a borrower from a lender, where the borrower repays the amount on an agreed-upon schedule. You have a start date, where the funds are deposited into your business bank account, and an end date, where you’ve paid off all the principal and interest.
The borrower can repay the amount before the end of the term and potentially reduce their cost of capital, depending on the lender they’re working with. They’re used for inventory purchases, business expansions, remodels, and working capital, amongst many other business purposes.