The lender may use any form of loan application it chooses. However, the borrower must supply the lender the information listed in this section in order for BIA to process a guaranty or insurance coverage application:

The borrower's precise legal name, address, and tax identification number or social security number;

Proof of the borrower's eligibility under the Program;

A statement signed by the borrower, indicating that it is not delinquent on any Federal tax or other debt obligation;

The borrower's business plan, including resumes of all principals and a detailed discussion of the product or service to be offered, market factors, the borrower's marketing strategy, and any technical assistance the borrower may require;

A detailed description of the borrower's equity in the business being financed, including the method(s) of valuation;

The borrower's balance sheets and operating statements for the preceding 3 years, or so much of that period that the borrower has been in business;

The borrower's current financial statement, and the financial statements of all co-makers and guarantors of the loan (other than BIA);

At least 3 years of financial projections for the borrower's business, consisting of pro-forma balance sheets, operating statements, and cash flow statements;

A detailed list of all proposed collateral for the loan, including asset values and the method(s) of valuation;

A detailed list of all proposed hazard, liability, key man life, and other kinds of insurance the borrower will maintain on its business assets and operations;

If any significant portion of the loan will be used to finance construction, renovation, or demolition work:

Written quotes for the work from established and reputable contractors; and

To the extent available, copies of all construction and architectural contracts for the work, plans and specifications, and applicable building permits;

If the borrower is a tribe or a tribal enterprise, resolutions by the tribe and proof of authority under tribal law permitting the borrower to borrow the loan amount and offer the proposed loan collateral; and

If the borrower is a business entity, resolutions by the appropriate governing officials and proof of authority under its organizing documents permitting the borrower to borrow the loan amount and offer the proposed loan collateral.