05 Apr Appraising Special Purpose Properties
It is important for all SBA lenders to be familiar with the requirements related to loans involving Special Purpose Properties; including who should be engaged to appraise the...
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07 Mar Is Inventory Included in the Final Value?
Is Inventory Included in the Final Value? (6-7 minute read) An SBA compliant business valuation should reflect the structure of the proposed purchase terms. If the subject company is a...
17 Feb How Equipment Appraisals Impact Business Valuations
The conclusion of value in any business valuation includes all operating tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets can include working capital plus fixed assets such as furniture, fixtures...
13 Oct Arm’s Length vs. Non-Arm’s Length Transactions: How Does This Affect the Value of Your Company?
In real estate, arm's length transactions refer to a business deal where parties involved have no previous relationship prior to negotiating an agreement. In this type of transaction,...
13 Oct Calculating Cash Flow for a Business
In general, a small to mid-sized business is defined as a business that is privately owned and usually has up to 500 employees, depending on its industry. Calculating...
13 Oct The Basics of Valuing a Small Business
Valuing a business can be difficult and complicated. It requires following a complex set of rules, knowledge of valuation techniques, factors driving value in the industry, laws and...
07 Apr Faster Equipment Appraisals: 4 Tips for Expedited Appraisals
When you need an equipment appraisal, you want it completed as quickly and painlessly as possible, without compromising quality. Equipment appraisal timing depends on a number of factors...
12 Jan Establishing the Remaining Useful Life of Machinery and Equipment: The Factors Considered
A common request we receive from our bank clients is to include the machinery & equipment remaining useful life (RUL) in the equipment appraisal. This request often comes...
12 Nov The Rent Adjustment: A Top 5 EBITDA Adjustment in Business Valuations
We are often asked by our clients why we need to adjust the rent paid by a business in a business valuation; and more specifically why we request...
22 Oct Equipment Liquidation Values: A Lender’s Perspective
How do you know what kind of value to expect for equipment or assets that are being liquidated? Depending on the circumstances surrounding the liquidation (and how fast...