All loans must meet requirements posted in KnowledgeOwl (KO). In the event of any conflict with this document, KO guidelines will govern. 11/17/2020
The following can be used to analyze the income stability. Obtain explanation(s) and/or additional documentation when
available to support the responses below. Examples include, but are not limited to, additional business bank
statements, current balance sheet, a month-to-month trending analysis, an updated business plan, internet searches,
current business receipts or contracts for new work.
A. Is there a demand for the produc
t or service currently offered by the business? ____ Yes ____ No
B. Do local / state orders (i.e. shelter in place) restrict the operation of the business? ____ Yes ____ No
C. Has there been an increase in cost or expenses related to maintaining the business? ____ Yes ____ No
D. If there is a decrease in income, can it be assumed that the income will:
• Go back to pre-COVID levels? ____ Yes ____ No
____ Temporary restrictions lifted and business will operate at full capacity.
____ Other:
• Continue at the lower amount? ____ Yes ____ No
____ The business has been modified to support continued business / income.
____ The decline was related to supply-chain issues, but have been resolved.
____ The business is not operating at full capacity (less employees).
____ Other:
E. Does the business have documented liquid assets or access to additional capital (do not include SBA Payroll
Protection Plan (PPP) or similar COVID-19 related programs)? ____ Yes ____ No
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d comments to support business stability / instability.
If the self-employed income can be classified as stable, the income can be used as follows. Select one.
____ Income is the same or has increased (YTD vs tax returns). Use standard calculation (Step 2).
____ Income has declined. Use the YTD, based on P&L (Step 3).
If the income has declined and has not stabilized, the income cannot be included for qualifying.