Value · For banks & legal use
A certified valuation banks and courts actually accept.
ABV-credentialed, SBA lender-accepted. Not a range, not a rule of thumb. From $1,999, in 2 to 3 business days.
Banking & financing partners who accept these valuations
MACU Cache Valley Bank Grasshopper Bank Central Bank Desert Financial Credit Union Arizona Capital Source First Bank New Jersey Hanover Bank
When you actually need one
A certified number holds up wherever it’s challenged.
Partnership buyouts
A defensible number when one partner is buying out another.
Partnership disputes
An independent, credentialed valuation both sides can rely on.
Divorce proceedings
A court-ready number for dividing business assets fairly.
SBA loans & financing
The certified valuation most SBA lenders require above $250,000.
Selling your business
A number buyers and their lenders trust from the start.
Exit planning
A baseline number to plan against, well before you list.
Under SBA SOP 50 10 8, when the amount financed exceeds $250,000 after subtracting real estate and equipment value, the lender must obtain an independent valuation from a qualified source. ABV is one of the credentials SBA recognizes as qualified.
How the number gets built
Weighted 50/50. Not a rule of thumb.
Grounded in AICPA guidance and IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60. Turnaround: 2 to 3 business days.
50%
Market Approach
Precedent Transactions Analysis from BVR DealStats, by NAICS code, over the trailing five years.
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50%
Income Approach
Chosen to fit your business: Capitalization of Earnings or Discounted Cash Flow.
What you’ll need to provide
Four things speed up your turnaround.
The last 3 years of financial statements or tax returns
A current debt schedule, if you carry business debt
The reason for the valuation: financing, buyout, legal, or a sale
For SBA use: the purchase agreement or letter of intent, if one exists
Common questions
What owners actually ask.
How is this different from the Diagnostic Report?
The Diagnostic Report gives a value range and a growth roadmap. This gives a certified number banks, courts, and partners rely on.
How long does it take?
2 to 3 business days from when we have your financials.
What determines the final price?
Starts at $1,999. Complexity, entity structure, and documentation needs can affect the final fee.
Will my lender or attorney accept this?
Yes. It’s ABV-credentialed and SBA lender-accepted, built specifically to hold up under scrutiny.
Talk to a Bridge advisor
Start with a free consultation.
Tell us where you are today. A Bridge advisor will help you understand the options and the next practical move.