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On May 11, 2023, the United States Small Business Administration will eliminate the SBA Franchise Directory, a move that may impact evaluation of franchise loans by some lenders. The change comes from the SBA’s revision of...more
As you may remember from a previous bulletin, the SBA has stated that it will audit all PPP borrowers, who together with a borrower’s “Affiliates” (as determined pursuant to SBA regulations), received PPP loans in excess of...more
On April 30, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board announced expanded loan offerings and terms for the forthcoming Main Street Lending Program. Among other changes, Main Street is now open to larger businesses with up to 15,000...more
Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there are four tests that apply for affiliation based on control. The Applicant, under the PPP, will be considered together with its affiliates for the purpose of determining the...more
On April 24, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law, appropriating $75 billion for hospitals and other eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost...more
Healthcare providers are encountering a number of issues in determining whether or not they qualify for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program. Some of the issues include the following: Public hospitals - In its Interim...more
Congress’ recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) created a new small business lending program to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on their payroll...more
The CARES Act provides $350 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee 100% loans (with interest rates not to exceed 4%) made by local SBA preferred lenders to...more
Companies affected by COVID-19 must carefully consider immigration implications for all foreign national and expat employees, including issues of immigration compliance. Those businesses with employees working in the United...more
The COVID-19 crisis has spurred unprecedented government action on multiple fronts, including the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security legislation (the “CARES Act”). The legislation is...more
In determining eligibility under the Paycheck Protection Program, the SBA will aggregate “affiliates” of the borrower. This post further explores what the SBA considers “affiliate” of the borrower, based on the latest...more
Depending on size and tax-exemption status, nonprofit organizations may be eligible for federal relief. Nonprofit organizations can qualify for financial relief under certain provisions of the CARES Act, which is designed to...more
The Treasury Department has recently published the Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions (PPP FAQs). The Treasury Department’s publication provides businesses and lenders desperate guidance related to...more
The SBA has released additional guidance regarding the application of certain affiliate rules applicable to the PPP. Any dealership with 500 or fewer employees is eligible to apply for a PPP loan. However, even if you are a...more
On April 6, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”), in consultation with the Department of Treasury, issued a frequently asked questions page (the “FAQs”) as additional guidance on the implementation...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provides an estimated $2 trillion stimulus package to assist individuals, small and medium-sized business as well as state and local governments during the...more
In our prior alert, we summarized the potential adverse impact of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) affiliation rules on the eligibility of startups and portfolio companies to participate in the enhanced Economic...more
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and the Economic Security Act (CARES Act), two loan programs are available to eligible businesses severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency: the enhanced Economic Impact...more
If you are applying for relief under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES Act, it will be important to analyze whether your company may be considered an affiliate of another company. If your company is found to be an...more
As many health care providers consider applying for CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under SBA Section 7(a), we would like these providers to be mindful of SBA's "affiliation rules." These rules may require...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which became law on March 27, 2020, offers potential relief for federal contractors whose employees (1) cannot perform work on a site that has been...more