The US federal government has taken significant actions to quell the economic fallout for businesses weathering the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the Federal Reserve providing $600 billion through the Main Street...more
The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program has been the subject of much commentary and criticism in the past two months – both in the press and in Congress – generally based on the views that the program is off to a...more
The Main Street Lending Program has been modified by the Federal Reserve Board (Board) to provide new access to credit for nonprofit organizations such as educational institutions, hospitals, and social service organizations....more
Nearly three months after its initial announcement, on June 15, 2020, the Federal Reserve launched its Main Street Lending Program (MSLP), offering additional support for small and mid-size businesses struggling as a result...more
Effective July 6, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced that the “Main Street Lending Program” is now fully operational and ready to begin purchasing commitments from eligible lenders. After months of periodic...more
Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more
On June 8, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”) released improvements favorable to borrowers for its three lending programs (the “Main Street Facilities”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...more
The Main Street Lending Program, authorized under the CARES Act and Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, is designed to provide financial assistance to small and medium sized businesses. There will be three Main Street...more
This update amends our prior publication on June 5, 2020, and contains new information based on additional guidance provided by the Federal Reserve on June 8, 2020. Authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...more
This update amends our prior publication on May 4, 2020, titled Federal Reserve Announces Changes to Main Street Lending Program and contains new information based on additional guidance provided by the Federal Reserve on May...more
On April 30, 2020 the Federal Reserve Board (the "Board") announced an expansion of the scope and eligibility for its Main Street Lending Program. Under the three Facilities—the Main Street New Loan Facility (the "New...more
The Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) announced on April 30, 2020 an expanded and updated Main Street Lending Program (the “Lending Program”) as part of its efforts to support the economy by providing credit to small and mid-size...more
The Main Street lending program is a key component of the federal government's response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Implemented and primarily funded by the Federal Reserve, the program is expected to...more
The Federal Reserve Bank (the “Fed”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) announced preliminary details for the Main Street Lending Program (the “MSLP”) on April 9, 2020. Additional details and guidance as...more
On April 30, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”) released further details regarding three lending programs (the “Main Street Facilities”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic...more
The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) released updated guidance on its Main Street Lending Program (Main Street Program) on April 30, 2020. Authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and...more
On April 9, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) and Federal Reserve released initial details regarding the establishment of the Main Street Business Lending Program (Main Street Program) to provide up to $600 billion in...more
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, or Act) was signed into law. The Act provides much-needed financial relief to businesses in the United States. While most of the aid is...more
The biggest component of the stimulus to be provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is the approximately $454 billion for businesses with between 500 and 10,000 employees. This...more