Nonprofit organizations are on the front lines in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19), but they also number among the many victims of COVID-19’s devastating financial impact. In response, the Federal Reserve...more
On September 4, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”) announced that the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) is now accepting eligible loans to nonprofit organizations from registered lenders...more
On September 4, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (the “Reserve Bank”) announced that the Main Street Lending Program’s Nonprofit Organization New Loan Facility (the “NONLF”) and Nonprofit Organization Expanded Loan...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides emergency economic stimulus to small businesses and certain eligible recipients in response to the economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more
On July 31, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (the “Reserve Bank”) released amended form documents and certifications (the “Form Documents”) for the Main Street Lending Program (the “Program”) to accommodate the...more
On July 17, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston released updated terms sheets for two types of loan facilities for nonprofits under the Main Street Lending Program (“MSLP”). Similar to the for-profit facilities, the...more
On July 31st the Federal Reserve posted amended versions of a number of Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) transaction documents, including the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Term Sheets for MSLP. Many of the changes...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