Ebenezer is the CEO of a successful small business and would like to double the size of their current loan with First National Bank. He approaches the bank manager at First National Bank with the following facts; the business has proven to be successful in the past, the last three years have shown increases in sales and earnings, our business already has an existing loan of $500,000 with the bank. Which of the following should not be a consideration of the bank manager approving the loan?