Certified and SBA-Compliant Business Valuations in Atlanta
A lender-ready valuation is often the document that gets an Atlanta deal financed. Bridge delivers one in days, at a flat fee.
When an Atlanta business is bought, sold, or financed, the conversation usually pauses on one question: what is it really worth, according to someone independent? A certified business valuation from Bridge answers that in a form banks, buyers, and courts accept, grounded in your numbers and the market, for a flat $1,999.
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What SBA-compliant actually means
For most SBA 7(a) loans used to buy a business, the lender has to bring in an outside, qualified party to value it once the financed goodwill passes $250,000, or any time the buyer and seller are connected. The point is independence: the number cannot come from the buyer or the seller, and it has to follow accepted methods.
A Bridge certified valuation clears that bar, which is why lenders accept it. Bridge also works with more than 50 SBA-approved lenders, so the report lands in the format underwriters expect.
When a deal needs a certified valuation
A free estimate is fine for a gut check. These situations call for the real thing.
Financing a purchase
Most SBA-backed acquisitions require an independent valuation before the loan clears.
Buying out a partner
A defensible number keeps the split fair and the relationship intact.
Estate and succession planning
A formal value supports clean planning and transfers.
Divorce or other legal matters
Courts want an unbiased, professional opinion of value.
Raising money
Investors expect a credible figure behind your ask.
What your certified report includes
You receive a complete document you can hand straight to a lender or buyer, and your advisor walks you through every part of it: a clear value conclusion with the range and the methods used to reach it; normalized earnings that show what the business truly makes; market multiples and comparables tying your number to real, recent activity; and a read on risk and value drivers, so everyone understands what is behind the figure.
How SBA financing works with your valuation
If a buyer is using an SBA loan to purchase your Atlanta business, the certified valuation is one of the first things the lender needs. Knowing the sequence helps the deal move quickly.
- Agree on a price. Buyer and seller reach a deal, often using a Bridge valuation as the starting point.
- Lender orders the independent valuation. For larger SBA deals, an unbiased third-party valuation is required before the loan can be approved.
- Underwriting reviews the report. Because Bridge reports arrive in the format underwriters expect, this step goes smoothly.
- Financing is approved and the deal closes. A clean valuation keeps everyone moving toward closing.
The levers that move your number
A valuation is not just a snapshot. It also shows you what is driving your value up and what is holding it back. Across most deals, the same handful of factors decide whether a buyer pays a premium or asks for a discount.
Owner independence
A business that runs without you day to day is worth more than one that depends on you for everything.
Healthy, predictable cash flow
Around a 20% cash-flow margin is the floor most buyers and lenders look for in a financeable, sellable business.
Clean, documented financials
Three years of clear statements build buyer confidence and speed up diligence.
Diversified customers
When no single client makes up too much of revenue, buyers see less risk.
Recurring or repeatable revenue
Predictable income streams command higher multiples.
Documented systems and a capable team
Processes that are written down and a team that can run them make the business easier to hand over.
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THE PROCESS
Getting your valuation in Atlanta
Our straightforward process helps you successful without the guesswork.
Get your valuation report in just 3 days
1. Open your file
Tell Bridge about the business in about 30 minutes.
2. Share your numbers
Upload three years of financials through a secure data room.
3. Get the certified report
Lender-ready and SBA-compliant, in 3 to 5 business days.
4. Walk through it
A consultation with your advisor is included, so nothing is a black box.
Serving Atlanta and Metro Georgia
Bridge works with owners across Atlanta and Metro Georgia, in the sectors that power the region: logistics and supply chain, healthcare, technology and fintech, home and professional services, and hospitality. The team is headquartered in Lehi, Utah, and meets with you by phone and video, so a fast, certified valuation is always within reach. To get going, schedule a free consultation.
Order a certified, SBA-compliant valuation, or start with a free estimate to see your range. Questions about your deal? Talk to a Bridge advisor.