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12 February, 2022

During appraisal of a project loan proposal what factors does a banker take into consideration

Appraisal is necessary to justify the soundness of an investment. It is done with a view to determine—

1. Commercial profitability; i.e.-technical, marketing, financial, managerial

and organizational soundness

2. Economical viability

3. Social desirability


Loan proposal will be appraised with updated market prise, quality and other information of the merchandise and product. The appraisal/updates will be checked by the concerned higher authority to ensure that it was in order & reviewed time to time(at lease annually)

A detail analysis id documented to arrive at the following aspects:

a) Credit worthiness


b) Guarantor/borrower's cash flo

c) Debt service coverag ratio;


d) Benefit cost ratio;

e) NPV,BCR & IRR

f) Break even analysi

g) Margin/liquidity

h) Assessment of working capita

i)  Cash flow analysis

j)  Environmental issues

k) Ability to penetrate market sector and comparative factors

Before appraisal officer will verify the invoice and contract with suppliers & customer and will ensure genuineness. During implementation period disbursing official will verify the proper utilization of the loan/fund and ensure utilization for which loan is sanctioned.