For Lenders

    Resources for credit officers, CDCs, loan committee members, and SBA processing center analysts


    These resources are designed for the professionals who review, require, and rely on feasibility studies in the SBA lending process. Whether you are a credit officer at a PLP lender evaluating a study for the first time, a CDC credit committee member assessing compliance with SOP 50 10 8, or a loan committee deciding whether to require independent project validation, these guides provide the frameworks and checklists you need.

    How to Evaluate a Third-Party Feasibility Study

    A quality checklist for credit officers, CDCs, and loan committee members. Credentialed vs non-credentialed providers, 15-point review checklist, red flags in low-quality studies, and minimum data requirements by property type.

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    When Does the SBA Require a Feasibility Study?

    Decision-tree format covering every trigger: special purpose properties, change of use, new construction, startups, high failure rate industries, and expansion. SOP 50 10 8 citations and common misconceptions debunked.

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    SBA Feasibility Study Compliance Guide for CDCs

    CDC-specific regulatory requirements for 504 feasibility studies. NADCO guidance integration, credit memorandum obligations, property classification liability, and a 12-item credit committee review checklist.

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    What Lenders Should Expect in a Feasibility Report

    Section-by-section walkthrough of a complete SBA feasibility report. Sample table of contents, what each section should contain, pro forma verification checklist, and how to assess whether a study's conclusion is supported by its analysis.

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