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In short
An appraisal fee is the cost paid to a professional appraiser to determine the fair market value of assets being purchased. This fee is typically part of your total project costs for an SBA 7(a) loan.
Your SBA lender will require an appraisal for significant assets like real estate, machinery, or even the business itself, to establish their value as collateral. This fee is usually paid by the buyer and can be financed into the loan. Factor this into your total project costs.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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