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In short
This refers to the expenses incurred when converting assets into cash, such as appraisal fees, auction costs, or legal fees during a business closure.
Lenders consider liquidation costs when assessing the true value of collateral for an SBA loan. The liquidation value of assets is typically lower than their fair market value because these costs are factored in. This impacts how much collateral coverage a business provides to the loan.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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