Virtually All PPP Loans have been Forgiven with Limited Scrutiny -
"More than two years later, the overwhelming majority of these loans have transformed into government grants, as 91% have been either fully or partially...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights.
SBA to Drop Its Review of PPP Loans of $2 Million and Above -
"The effort marks an about-face for the agency...more
8/4/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
CARES Act ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreclosure ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill -
"The House passed the same bill in 2019 by a similar margin, but it stalled in what was then the GOP-controlled Senate."
Why this is important: The Safe Banking Act, if passed, will...more
5/10/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
CARES Act ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
OCC ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payday Loans ,
SBA ,
True Lender
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued FAQ # 46 dealing with its plan to review certain PPP loans (in response to COVID-19) to determine if the “necessity” certification was made in good faith by...more
5/16/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Business Necessity ,
CARES Act ,
Certification Requirements ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Good Faith ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business Loans