We’ve talked a few times about trends in the brewing industry, as well as the unique circumstances appraisers face within it. Recently, we were invited to give a presentation on appraising Brewery Equipment by the Appraisal...
Should a lender rely upon a commercial real estate appraisal when pieces of machinery or equipment are also part of the collateral assets? Oftentimes, a commercial real estate appraiser or equipment appraiser who does not have...
In most instances when our clients request a machinery or equipment appraisal it is assumed that a site visit will be part of the engagement. While site visits are generally part of the appraisal process, under the right circumstances...
Brumbaugh Appraisals has completed more than 1800 machinery and equipment appraisals over the past several years. But, did you know that we also perform Current Asset appraisals? Many lending institutions loan against current assets...
Wrapping up an Exciting Year! As we near the end of 2018, the Brumbaugh Appraisals team would like to congratulate all our clients on their successes this year and thank them for their business. This year has been an exciting one for...
Brumbaugh Appraisals is proud to announce the opening of their new office in Charlotte, NC. With improved access to the I-85 corridor and South Carolina, we are excited about the opportunities this new location provides to better serve...
2018 is Shaping Up to be a Strong Year for Equipment According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA)’s monthly report for February of 2018, the year is off to a strong start. Activity in the equipment finance...
For those involved in the Banking industry, the deadline for submitting SBA loan paperwork is soon approaching. If you are in banking or related industries, as you attempt to get paperwork submitted on time, don’t overlook the...
Banks and other lenders providing capital to businesses have a vested interest in mitigating the risk of their loans and ensuring proper collateralization. Among the many regulatory guidelines that must be met for business loans,...
Over the past couple of years, the Brumbaugh Appraisals team has had the pleasure of working on appraisal engagements with several breweries throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. With the ever-growing popularity of craft breweries and...
The farm industry has been going through a period of ups and downs that has some wondering what the future will hold. John Deere & Co., one of the most successful and recognized producers of farm equipment in the world, has...
Over the years I have prepared close to 500 individual machinery / equipment appraisals for bankers, SBA loan participants, and FDIC assignments. Something new is happening. It seems to me that regulators have started to mandate that...
All of us here at Brumbaugh Appraisals would like to thank you for helping us make 2016 an outstanding year. It was our privilege to be of service to a wide range of clients throughout the country over the past year. Our hope for you...
As you are probably well aware, in order to comply with current financial and tax reporting requirements during a merger or acquisition, a Purchase Price Allocation must be conducted. Accurately determining the fair value of the...
As a former business broker myself, I can appreciate the steps required to get a deal from offer to closing. Along the way, if the buyer is planning to use machinery or equipment as loan collateral, the lender will want to verify the...
How much is an asset worth? The answer to that question is important if you are looking to determine the value of a machinery or equipment item in a variety of situations. For business activities such as bankruptcy proceedings,...
Are you aware that U.S. regulators use a rating scorecard to determine the soundness of financial institutions? Their system is not new to the industry, but the specifics – heretofore not widely known – are an acronym. CAMELS stands...
