Business Valuation Services for Bankers

Support your lending decisions and client relationships with independent, professional business valuations for loan underwriting and portfolio management.

85%

of SBA loans require business valuations

$2.4T

in commercial loans requiring periodic valuation

7-10

business days average turnaround

100%

regulatory compliance rate

Understanding Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Risk Assessment

LTV Ratio Guidelines by Loan Type

SBA 7(a) AcquisitionUp to 90%
Conventional Business Loan60-75%
Asset-Based Lending40-65%
Mezzanine Financing30-50%

Risk Factors We Analyze

  • Customer Concentration

    Revenue dependency and diversification analysis

  • Market Position

    Competitive advantage and barriers to entry

  • Management Depth

    Key person dependency and succession planning

  • Financial Trends

    Historical performance and future projections

Why Banks Trust DorisMorris

Regulatory Compliance

Meet FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve requirements for collateral valuations.

Risk Assessment

Comprehensive analysis to support credit decisions and portfolio monitoring.

Fast Turnaround

Meet loan closing deadlines with efficient valuation processes.

Common Banking Applications

  • SBA loan underwriting and monitoring
  • Asset-based lending collateral valuations
  • M&A financing and leveraged buyouts
  • Loan covenant compliance monitoring
  • Workout and restructuring situations
  • ESOP loan underwriting

Supporting Your Banking Operations

Credit Underwriting

Independent valuations to support loan approval decisions and appropriate loan-to-value ratios.

Portfolio Management

Regular valuation updates for covenant monitoring and early warning systems.

Special Situations

Support for workouts, restructurings, and distressed asset valuations.

Regulatory Compliance Deep Dive

Key Regulatory Requirements by Agency

FDIC Requirements

  • • Part 323 appraisal regulations
  • • $500K threshold for evaluations
  • • Annual review requirements
  • • Independence standards

OCC Guidelines

  • • Bulletin 2010-42 compliance
  • • Sound valuation practices
  • • Model risk management
  • • Documentation standards

Federal Reserve

  • • SR 09-7 guidance
  • • Regulation Y compliance
  • • Stress testing support
  • • CECL requirements

Compliance Standards

  • USPAP-compliant valuation reports
  • ASA Business Valuation Standards
  • SBA SOP 50 10 requirements
  • Interagency appraisal guidelines

Deliverables

  • Detailed valuation reports
  • Executive summaries for credit committees
  • Sensitivity and scenario analysis
  • Annual update reports

Loan Program Specific Guidance

SBA 7(a) Loan Program

When Valuation Required:

  • • Business acquisition over $250K
  • • Partner buyouts over $250K
  • • Intangible assets exceed $500K
  • • Change of ownership transactions

Our Support Includes:

  • • SOP 50 10 compliant reports
  • • Intangible asset allocation
  • • Goodwill justification
  • • 10-day standard turnaround

Asset-Based Lending (ABL)

Valuation Components:

  • • Enterprise value assessment
  • • Working capital analysis
  • • IP and intangible assets
  • • Borrowing base calculations

Monitoring Services:

  • • Quarterly value updates
  • • Covenant compliance testing
  • • Collateral coverage analysis
  • • Early warning indicators

M&A and Leveraged Finance

Transaction Valuations:

  • • Purchase price allocation analysis
  • • Independent valuation opinions
  • • Enterprise value assessments
  • • Intangible asset valuations

Risk Assessment:

  • • Quality of earnings review
  • • Working capital normalization
  • • Customer concentration analysis
  • • Management case validation

Portfolio Management Tools

Covenant Monitoring

Track and predict covenant compliance with regular valuation updates.

  • • Debt/EBITDA tracking
  • • Fixed charge coverage
  • • Tangible net worth
  • • Minimum liquidity

Early Warning System

Identify deteriorating credits before they become problems.

  • • Trend analysis reports
  • • Industry benchmarking
  • • Risk rating support
  • • Stress test scenarios

Annual Reviews

Streamlined annual valuation updates for portfolio monitoring.

  • • Abbreviated reports
  • • Trend analysis
  • • Market updates
  • • Risk reassessment

Pricing and Turnaround Times

Service TypeTypical Fee RangeStandard TurnaroundRush Available
SBA Loan Valuation$3,500 - $7,5007-10 business days3-5 days (+50%)
ABL Collateral Valuation$5,000 - $15,00010-15 business days5-7 days (+50%)
M&A Finance Support$7,500 - $25,00010-20 business days5-10 days (+75%)
Annual Update$2,500 - $5,0005-7 business days2-3 days (+35%)
Workout/Restructuring$5,000 - $20,0005-10 business days2-5 days (+100%)

* Pricing varies based on company size, complexity, and scope of analysis required. Volume discounts available for portfolio valuations.

Specialized Banking Services

SBA Lending Support

Complete valuation services for SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs.

  • • Business acquisition loans
  • • Partner buyout financing
  • • Change of ownership valuations

Asset-Based Lending

Collateral valuations for ABL facilities and monitoring.

  • • Enterprise value assessments
  • • Intellectual property valuations
  • • Equipment and inventory analysis

Frequently Asked Questions from Bankers

How quickly can you complete an SBA valuation?

Standard SBA valuations are completed within 7-10 business days. For urgent loan closings, we offer rush service with delivery in 3-5 business days for a 50% premium. We understand that delays can kill deals, so we prioritize bank deadlines.

What if the valuation comes in below the purchase price?

We provide detailed analysis explaining any gaps between purchase price and fair market value. This includes documentation of market conditions, comparable transactions, and sensitivity analysis showing value under different scenarios.

Do you handle exam and audit reviews?

Yes, our reports are designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny. We provide clarifications and additional documentation regarding our valuation methodology and analysis when requested.

Can you value intangible assets and IP?

Absolutely. We value all types of intangible assets including customer relationships, technology, patents, trademarks, and non-compete agreements. This is especially important for SBA loans where intangible assets often represent significant collateral value.

How do you handle confidentiality?

We maintain strict confidentiality through NDAs and secure data handling. Information is only shared with authorized bank personnel. We're experienced in handling sensitive transactions including competitive situations and internal bank matters.

What's included in annual monitoring?

Annual monitoring includes updated valuation analysis, trend assessment, covenant compliance testing, and risk rating support. We provide abbreviated reports at reduced fees (typically 40-50% of original valuation cost) designed specifically for portfolio management.

Case Study: Regional Bank SBA Portfolio

Challenge

Regional bank with $2B in assets needed consistent, compliant valuations for growing SBA portfolio. Previous delays were causing lost deals and customer frustration.

Solution

Implemented streamlined valuation process with dedicated bank liaison, standardized reporting templates, and guaranteed turnaround times. Established volume pricing agreement.

Results

Reduced average valuation turnaround from 15 to 7 days. Zero exam findings on valuations. 35% increase in SBA loan volume. 100% on-time delivery over 24 months.

150+

SBA valuations completed

7 days

Average turnaround

0

Exam findings

100%

On-time delivery

Why Banks Choose Our Services

Industry Expertise

Deep knowledge across manufacturing, services, technology, and distribution sectors.

Independence

Objective third-party valuations that satisfy regulatory requirements.

Bank References

Proven track record with regional and national banking institutions.

Strengthen Your Credit Decisions

Partner with DorisMorris for reliable, compliant business valuations that support sound lending decisions and portfolio management.