Asset-Based Lending

Accelerate Equipment Valuations for Asset-Based Lending

Credit committees need defensible collateral appraisals with documented OLV/FLV conclusions. Appraisal Dream's AI turns site visit photos into organized asset inventories and audit-ready reports — so deals close faster.

OLV & FLV value premises
Documented comp sources
High-volume portfolio support

ABL equipment appraisals are a bottleneck

Every week the appraisal is delayed, the deal stalls and borrowing base calculations sit incomplete.

Multi-location portfolios take weeks

ABL facilities often involve equipment across multiple sites. Photographing hundreds of assets, manually cataloging each one, and assembling a portfolio-level report takes 2-4 weeks — slowing deal velocity for the entire lending team.

AI processes hundreds of photos into organized asset lists in minutes

Credit committees question unsourced comps

When comparable sales lack source documentation, credit committees push back. You spend days re-researching and re-documenting comps instead of moving to the next deal.

Every comp captured with full source documentation and audit trail

Workout valuations need fast turnarounds

When a borrower hits distress, lenders need updated collateral valuations immediately. Traditional appraisal timelines don't work when workout teams need OLV/FLV opinions within days, not weeks.

Cut turnaround by 50-70% with AI-automated data extraction

Built for asset-based lending workflows

Every feature designed for the speed and rigor ABL teams demand.

High-volume photo processing

Upload hundreds of site visit photos per location. AI identifies equipment, extracts asset data, groups related images, and produces structured inventories — ready for borrowing base spreadsheets.

OLV, FLV & FMV value premises

Select the value premise the lender requires. Whether it's Orderly Liquidation for standard borrowing base or Forced Liquidation for workout scenarios, the software structures your analysis accordingly.

Credit committee-ready reports

Reports include documented comparable sales with sources, complete asset inventories with condition assessments, and a full audit trail. Export to spreadsheets or formatted reports that credit committees approve.

From site visit to ABL-ready report in three steps

The same rigor, delivered faster. No shortcuts, just less busywork.

1

Upload site visit photos

Drag and drop photos from the borrower's facility — hundreds at a time, across multiple locations. Or connect Google Drive for automatic import.

2

Review the AI-generated inventory

AI extracts year, make, model, serial, and condition data. Add your comps with source documentation, select OLV or FLV, and refine the asset list.

3

Export for credit committee

Generate a defensible report with complete audit trail. Export to spreadsheets for borrowing base calculations or formatted PDFs for credit packages.

My underwriters stopped questioning my comps. The source documentation makes all the difference when credit committee pushes back.
JT
James T.
ABL Equipment Appraiser

ABL equipment valuation questions

Common questions about AI-powered equipment appraisals for asset-based lending

What is an equipment collateral appraisal for asset-based lending?

An equipment collateral appraisal for asset-based lending (ABL) is an independent valuation of machinery, vehicles, and other tangible assets used as collateral in a revolving credit facility or term loan. ABL lenders rely on these appraisals to determine borrowing base availability, typically using Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV) or Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) as the value premise. Appraisal Dream accelerates this process by using AI to turn site visit photos into organized asset lists with defensible valuations.

How does Appraisal Dream help ABL teams with equipment valuations?

Appraisal Dream's AI processes site visit photos to automatically identify equipment, extract year, make, model, serial numbers, and condition data. This eliminates the days of manual data entry that typically delay ABL appraisals. The software supports OLV and FLV value premises, captures comparable sales with full source documentation, and generates reports with complete audit trails — everything credit committees need to approve borrowing base calculations.

What value premises are used in ABL equipment appraisals?

ABL lenders primarily use Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV) for standard borrowing base calculations and Forced Liquidation Value (FLV) for distressed or workout situations. Some facilities also reference Fair Market Value (FMV) for specific asset classes. Appraisal Dream supports all three premises and structures your comp analysis and report formatting around the premise the lender requires.

How fast can ABL equipment appraisals be completed with AI?

Traditional ABL equipment appraisals can take 2-4 weeks from site visit to delivered report. With Appraisal Dream, the AI handles photo processing and asset list generation in minutes, cutting the most time-consuming step by 50-70%. Appraisers spend their time on analysis and comp selection rather than data entry, delivering reports days faster without sacrificing quality.

Can Appraisal Dream handle large equipment portfolios for ABL?

Yes. Appraisal Dream is built for high-volume work. Upload hundreds of site visit photos at once — the AI organizes everything into structured asset lists automatically. Whether it's a manufacturing facility with 500 pieces of equipment or a multi-location portfolio, the software scales without slowing down. Organized output exports directly to spreadsheets for borrowing base calculations.

What documentation do credit committees need for ABL equipment appraisals?

Credit committees typically require a USPAP-compliant report with clear value conclusions (OLV/FLV), documented comparable sales with sources, complete asset inventories with condition assessments, and a defensible audit trail. Appraisal Dream generates all of this automatically — every comp includes source documentation, every photo is linked to its asset, and the complete processing history is preserved for review.

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