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Free Letter of Intent (LOI) Generator

Generate a letter of intent expressing two parties' non-binding intent to proceed with a proposed transaction.

This is a template, not legal advice. Have a lawyer review anything high-stakes before you sign it.

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A letter of intent (LOI) lets two parties put a proposed deal's key terms in writing before investing the time and expense of negotiating a full, definitive agreement — it signals serious intent without committing either side to close.

This generator builds a complete letter of intent with both parties' details, a description of the proposed transaction, key terms, and a target closing date, ready to download as a PDF.

How it works

Enter both parties' names and addresses, describe the proposed transaction and its key terms, then set a target closing date and an expiration date for the letter itself. You can optionally mark specific provisions (like confidentiality) as binding even though the letter as a whole is not.

  1. Enter both parties' names and addresses.
  2. Describe the proposed transaction and its key terms.
  3. Set the target closing date and expiration date.
  4. Generate the letter of intent and download the signature-ready PDF.

Examples

An asset purchase LOI

A letter of intent between a buyer and seller outlining a proposed asset purchase at a $500,000 purchase price, targeting a closing date of June 1 and expiring July 1 if a definitive agreement isn't signed by then.

Who should use it

  • Outlining the key terms of a proposed business acquisition or asset purchase.
  • Signaling serious intent to a landlord, investor, or partner before full negotiation.

Industry applications

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial real estate transactions

Advantages

  • Puts key deal terms in writing early, before the expense of full negotiation.
  • Supports marking specific provisions as binding while keeping the rest non-binding.

Limitations

  • A template only — high-value or complex transactions should have a lawyer review the final document.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming the entire letter is non-binding without carefully specifying which provisions (if any) are meant to be binding.
  • Leaving out an expiration date, which can leave a proposed deal in limbo indefinitely.

Best practices

  • Clearly separate non-binding intent language from any provisions you do want to be binding, such as confidentiality or exclusivity.
  • Set a realistic target closing date and a firm expiration date so the letter doesn't linger past its usefulness.

Tips

  • If exclusivity matters to you (i.e., the other party won't negotiate with anyone else during this period), make sure it's explicitly listed as a binding provision — don't assume it's implied.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, with no signup and no limit on how many letters you generate.
Generally no — an LOI is typically a non-binding expression of intent to negotiate a future definitive agreement, though specific provisions (like confidentiality or exclusivity) can be marked as binding even when the rest of the letter is not.
A contract is a binding agreement that obligates both parties to perform; a letter of intent is generally a non-binding statement of the parties' shared intent to work toward a future agreement, used to align on key terms before the expense of full negotiation.
An expiration date keeps the proposed deal from lingering indefinitely — if a definitive agreement isn't signed by that date, the letter of intent (and any exclusivity it grants) automatically lapses.

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