Glossary · The loan itself
In short
When a lender values collateral at less than its face value or market price. This protects the lender against potential losses if they have to seize and sell the asset.
For SBA loans, lenders apply haircuts to various assets like accounts receivable or inventory when determining collateral value. Understand how your lender values assets to see if you have a collateral shortfall, which means you'll need more equity or other collateral.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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