When making a decision on an application, the board may, in addition to other factors necessary to make a prudent loan decision, consider the following:
(1) The concept is new technology or a new application of existing technology with a reasonable assurance that the concept will work;(2) Preliminary market and feasibility research has been conducted by the applicant or others, and there is a reasonable assurance of a potential market;(3) The applicant has demonstrated the ability to manage the commercialization of the concept and has prepared a commercialization development plan;(4) There is favorable community support for the project;(5) There are favorable recommendations for the project from local economic development groups, university-based technical specialists, or other qualified service providers;(6) There are adequate references available to determine the applicant's qualifications and background;(7) The applicant demonstrates a personal commitment to the project;(8) The capacity of the applicant to repay a loan if awarded, including the amount of the loan, the economic feasibility of the project and product; the ability of the applicant to service the debt from cash flow of operations, capital, or collateral; the review of the financial status of the project, business plan, and applicant; the satisfaction of engineering, legal and environmental regulations; and the availability of necessary utilities;(9) The amount, terms, and conditions of the loan, if awarded, and compatibility with the needs of the business and the VASF;(10) There is an adequate and realistic budget projection;(11) Compatibility with economic development plans of the area and state; and(12) The balance remaining in the VASF.S.D. Admin. R. 68:02:02:21
34 SDR 68, effective 9/13/2007.General Authority: SDCL 1-16G-5, 1-16G-8(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-16G-5, 1-16G-8(8), 1-16G-25 to 1-16G-27, inclusive.