Thank you for the opportunity to share some thoughts on SBA business valuation for SBA loans directed at SBA lenders and their advisors.
(Based on a SBA business valuation presentation presented to the Maryland Commercial Lenders Association on September 26, 2018.
Business valuations are all about understanding the drivers that bring value to a business and how valuators are required to measure those drivers. An important place to start is with the questions;
- Who is the value is being calculated for?
- What is the standard of value to be used?
- What is the purpose of the valuation?
- Why is the valuation being conducted?
In general, for SBA purposes a third party appraisal is required when financing business sale transactions if:
- the amount being financed after deducing for the appraised value of equipment and real estate is more than $250,000,
- there is a close relationship between the buyer and seller – family members / partners /employees, or
- the lenders internal policies require it.
I hope you enjoy the presentation and learn a few things you can apply tomorrow from it.
Questions or to contact:
Presenter, Greg Caruso, JD, CPA, CVA
gcaruso@harvestbusiness.com 609-664-7955
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