Paycheck Protection Program Loan Data Released, 4.9M Loans Made To Date

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today announced it was releasing detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  This disclosure covers each of the 4.9 million PPP loans that have been made. “The PPP is providing much-needed relief to millions of … [More]

Substantial Contribution to Business Grant Program Provides for Additional Awards

BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest

Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) recently launched Main St. Matters, a grant program to provide emergency funds to businesses affected by the current crisis. In a matter of days, over 700 applications came pouring in from businesses in need of this support to relieve pandemic strains. This unprecedented demand for emergency small business relief … [More]

New Phoenix Grant Helps Businesses with Commercial City Services Bills

City of Phoenix

Phoenix businesses struggling to stay current with city of Phoenix water and sewer bills can apply for financial assistance through the Phoenix Commercial City Services Bill Relief Grant. The city’s Water and Community and Economic Development departments are partnering on this new COVID-19 health emergency assistance program. “The city’s grant program has been delivering to … [More]

Dedicated Tool for Small Businesses to Connect with CDFIs, Small Asset Lenders Participating in PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced the launch of a dedicated online tool for small businesses and non-profits to be matched with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Certified Development Companies (CDCs), Farm Credit System lenders, Microlenders, as well as traditional smaller … [More]

SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  This agreement will ensure that the interests of both transparency and protections for small businesses are served. “We are striking … [More]

Act Now on PPP Loan Forgiveness

B2B CFO

While the initial concern for business owners was getting funding from the PPP so they could continue to pay their employees, now the focus is on forgiveness of the loans. The next challenge for business owners is getting their PPP loans forgiven. The rules on forgiveness have changed so often, it’s hard for business owners to keep up.  Congress has extended the period in which … [More]

New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the PPP

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020.  In addition to revising the full forgiveness application, SBA also published a new EZ … [More]

Disaster Loan Programs Reopened for Eligible Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Small Business Administration

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the … [More]

New and Revised Guidance Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony … [More]

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Guidelines Coming, Says SBA

Small Business Administration

Following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act, the Small Business Association, in consultation with U.S. Treasury, will promptly issue rules and guidance, a modified borrower application form, and a modified loan forgiveness application implementing these legislative amendments to the PPP.  These modifications will implement the following … [More]