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These are the ethical and performance standards for appraisals, ensuring they are credible and unbiased. Your business valuation or real estate appraisal will adhere to these rules.
When buying a business with an SBA loan, certain assets, especially real estate or significant machinery, may require a USPAP-compliant appraisal. This standard ensures the appraiser is qualified and the valuation methodology is sound, giving you and the lender confidence in the asset's fair market value.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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