Leaseback

Definition

A transaction where the seller of a property immediately becomes the tenant, leasing it back from the new owner. Selling your property but refusing to really leave.

Example Usage

The company executed a sale-leaseback of its headquarters to fund operations.

Origin

Financial innovation combining sale and lease transactions

Fun Fact

Sale-leasebacks are popular with companies facing cash crunches but needing to stay in place.

Source: Corporate finance and real estate standards

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