1 Del. Admin. Code § 402-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 402-7.0 - Evaluation Process

7.1 When an Application is complete to the satisfaction of the Authority, the Authority will evaluate the Project, which evaluation may be based on the following:

7.1.1 Visitation to the Applicant's place of business, which may take place prior to the Application as a part of the meeting to determine eligibility.

7.1.2 Analysis of historical and projected financial statements and a comparison to industry peers.

7.1.3 An independent industry study (using source material such as RMA Annual Statement Studies), comparing the Applicant's projections to the study, and considering the short term and long term outlook for the industry.

7.1.4 Contact with the Applicant's customers to ascertain the quality of the product or service provided, the competitiveness of the pricing, reliability and timelines of delivery, length of the relationship, likelihood of the relationship being continued, and customer's opinions of the Applicant's management.

7.1.5 Contact with the Applicant's suppliers to ascertain the length of the relationship, the amount of credit extended, the amount of purchases, payment history, the likelihood of the relationship being continued, and possibly an opinion of Applicant's management.

7.1.6 Contact with the Applicant's bank(s) to ascertain credit history and obtain an opinion of the Applicant's management.

7.1.7 An analysis of collateral available to secure any requested financing as to adequacy of amount, quality, condition, and marketability.

7.1.8 Independent credit investigations of the Applicant and its principals, which may include judgment and lien searches.

7.1.9 Independent inquiries about the Applicant and its principals with other agencies of the State, other states, or the United States.

7.2 After completing the evaluation, a determination shall be made regarding the merits of the request, the adequacy of the collateral available to secure the requested financing, if applicable, and, if applicable, the likelihood of repayment.

7.3 If a positive determination is made, the requested financing will be presented to the Chairperson for preliminary approval.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 402-7.0

16 DE Reg. 662 (12/01/12)