1998Practice founded3,969Feasibility studies1,283SBA studies823USDA studies$41.2BProject value evaluatedSince 1982Institutional underwritingMAI · ASA-GC · BCA · CMEAIn-house valuation designations
Wert-Berater, Inc. — Independent Feasibility Study Consultants
Preparation Checklist

USDA B&I & REAP Feasibility Preparation Checklist

USDA Business & Industry (B&I) financing supports business development in rural areas, and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) supports renewable-energy and energy-efficiency projects for rural small businesses and agricultural producers. Use this checklist to prepare the feasibility and technical support these programs commonly review.

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Program context (confirm with USDA / your lender)

Applicant & project

Feasibility requirements

Technical (REAP, as applicable)

What we provide

USDA program rules and eligibility are set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and your participating lender. This is a general preparation guide, not USDA policy. This resource is general educational information only. It is not legal, financial, tax, or immigration advice, and it is not a determination of eligibility. Program participation is decided by lenders and the relevant government agencies.

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Wert-Berater, Inc. is an independent provider of feasibility studies and other related services. The firm does not provide financing or equity investment advice, and does not arrange, broker, or place debt or equity capital of any kind.

All appraisal assignments are performed by Bruce E. Jones, MAI, ASA-GC, BCA, CMEA, a member of the Appraisal Institute since 2006, a staff member of Wert-Berater, Inc. and owner of Special Purpose Realty Valuation.

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