Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the revised and updated applications posted on January 19, 2021, as well as other forgiveness procedures as updated by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small...more
1/27/2021
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Questionnaires ,
SBA
With recent updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) due to the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act” or “PPP2 Act”), new forgiveness application forms, and...more
1/27/2021
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Lenders play a large role in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness review and appeals process.
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act” or “PPP2...more
1/27/2021
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Required Documentation ,
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SBA ,
Small Business
There are a few things to keep in mind in regard to the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness review process.
Adding on to the initial PPP funding, the...more
1/27/2021
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Small Business
On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) in consultation with the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) posted new forgiveness application forms and the Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness...more
1/27/2021
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SBA ,
Small Business
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (as amended and modified, the “CARES Act”) was enacted to provide immediate assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Among...more
1/19/2021
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Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Department of Treasury released an Interim Final Rule called “Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Second Draw Loans”...more
1/15/2021
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
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SBA ,
Small Business
Unpacking the Economic Aid Act: Consolidated First Draw PPP Interim Final Rule, New First Draw PPP Loans, and Increases to First Draw PPP Loans (January 14, 2021) -
Late on January 6, 2021, the Small Business...more
1/15/2021
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Filing Deadlines ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Required Documentation ,
SBA ,
Small Business
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “PPP2 Act”) is contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“2021 Appropriations Act”), a $900 billion, nearly 5,600-page bill passed...more
1/7/2021
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Small Business ,
Tax Credits ,
Trump Administration
Below are ten important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the applications posted on June 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020, as well as...more
12/31/2020
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CARES Act ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Eligibility ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Tax Credits ,
Trump Administration
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “PPP2 Act”) is contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“2021 Appropriations Act”), a $900 billion, nearly 5,600-page bill passed...more
12/29/2020
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Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked some Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans over $2 million. There are...more
12/29/2020
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Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
SBA
Most Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers are working toward full forgiveness of their PPP loans and are anxious to get this process started. A borrower generally may submit a loan forgiveness application any time on...more
12/29/2020
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CARES Act ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Questionnaires ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked some Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans over $2 million. The...more
Most Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers are working toward full forgiveness of their PPP loans and are anxious to get this process started. A borrower generally may submit a loan forgiveness application any time on...more
12/14/2020
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Change of Ownership ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Popular ,
Required Forms ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
Most Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers are working toward full forgiveness of their PPP loans and are anxious to get this process started. A borrower generally may submit a loan forgiveness application any time on...more
12/3/2020
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Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Change of Ownership ,
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Popular ,
Questionnaires ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Tax Deferral
Borrowers applying for loan forgiveness under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) should familiarize themselves with the SBA guidance regarding the loan forgiveness review process....more
11/19/2020
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CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Guidance ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
Most Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrowers are working toward full forgiveness of their PPP loans and are anxious to get this process started. A borrower generally may submit a loan forgiveness application any time on...more
11/9/2020
/ Asset Transfer ,
Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Change of Ownership ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Mergers ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Popular ,
Questionnaires ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Tax Deferral
Starting around October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administrations (the “SBA”) asked some Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) lenders to provide certain questionnaires to PPP borrowers with loans over $2 million. The...more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced on July 6, 2020, that the Main Street Lending Program (“Main Street Program” or “Program”) is now fully operational and ready to purchase participation in eligible loans that are...more
11/9/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eligibility Determination ,
Federal Reserve ,
For-Profit Corporations ,
Main Street Expanded Loan Facility ,
Main Street Lending Programs ,
Main Street Priority Loan Facility ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (PMCCF)
Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for and...more
11/9/2020
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Borrowers ,
Business Necessity ,
Certifications ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eligibility ,
FTEs ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Relief Measures ,
Required Documentation ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
Below are the ten important things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Applications and the detailed instructions for the applications posted on June 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020. There are...more
11/9/2020
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CARES Act ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Eligibility ,
Executive Compensation ,
FTEs ,
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Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
SBA ,
Seasonal Workers ,
Small Business
Borrowers under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) are required to either maintain or submit to lenders and the SBA certain documentation associated with their application for and...more
Borrowers applying for loan forgiveness under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) should familiarize themselves with the SBA guidance regarding the loan forgiveness review process....more
10/12/2020
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Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Good Faith ,
Lenders ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
Small Business
Effective October 2, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an SBA Procedural Notice regarding Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and changes of ownership (the “Notice”). The Notice is addressed to SBA...more