409(a) Appraisals
Issuing options or equity compensation? Quantive performs appraisals for 409(a) reporting requirements.
The SBA has processed over 43,000 loans worth almost $16 billion already in fiscal year 2016, succeeding the totals from the previous five years. Clearly, more individuals are buying and selling businesses. Amongst the multitude of actions that must take place before, during, and after the transaction, the business appraisal or valuation is one of, if not the most, important task that needs to be accomplished.
The business appraisal assists the buyer in making a determination that the asking price is supported by an independent, unbiased, and qualified source. Closing delays occur when there is not a qualified valuation firm performing the appraisal. According to the SBA lending program rules, the business appraisal must be requested by the lender and not the seller or the loan applicant.
So what or who is a qualified source? In SBA SOP 50 10 5(H) that is defined as “an individual who regularly receives compensation for business valuations” and is accredited by one of the following:
50 10 5 (H) also describes two categories states who must complete the business appraisal in each situation. When the loan is less than $250,000, the lender may perform its own valuation of the business. However, if the loan exceeds $250,000 or if there is a close relationship between the buyer and seller, family for example, the lender must get an independent business appraisal form a qualified source.
Typically, the valuation firm will need documents similar to those used for the loan application and they will probably include:
Bottom line: Selling your company (or buying one) with an SBA guaranteed loan will not be an easy endeavor. Don’t delay the Valuation Process. Get with the lender about finding a trusted and certified Business Valuation Firm early on in the process and have the comfort that you will get your appraisal done in the appropriate amount of time.
Issuing options or equity compensation? Quantive performs appraisals for 409(a) reporting requirements.
Thinking about retirement? Planning for a sale? A business valuation typically is the starting point of any sound exit planning process.
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A core part of our practice is preparing business appraisals for SBA loans, as required by the SBA SOP.
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