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In short
An investment, like a stock or bond, that can be easily and quickly bought or sold on a public exchange for cash. The SBA considers these valuable for collateral or personal liquidity.
If you have a brokerage account, readily marketable securities can serve as collateral for your SBA loan, especially if the business lacks sufficient tangible assets. Lenders will typically value them at a discount to their market price. They also count towards your personal liquidity for your equity injection.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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