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Coronavirus Update
January 8, 2021
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended and expanded to provide more funding for first-time borrowers and to allow some existing borrowers the opportunity to receive additional help.
The Economic Aid Act, which become law late last year, allocates $284 billion in additional funds to the program and authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to guarantee loans through March 31, 2021. On January 6, 2021, the SBA provided guidance in the form of Interim Final Rules (First Draw IFR) (Second Draw (IFR) to address eligibility and applications to the expanded program.
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Coronavirus News Alert
June 16, 2020
Last week the U.S. Small Business Administration released revisions to the Paycheck Protection Program – First Interim Final Rule in response to the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act), H.R. 7010.
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Coronavirus Alert
June 1, 2020
On May 28, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (Flexibility Act) by a vote of 417 to 1. The Act provides additional flexibility to borrowers in using PPP loan proceeds and qualifying for forgiveness. The Senate is expected to consider the legislation later this week although a competing bill is also pending in the Senate.
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Coronavirus Alert
May 21, 2020
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a Loan Forgiveness Application (Form 3508) for borrowers with Paycheck Protection Loans. Below is a summary of some of the key considerations, issues and questions as borrowers and lenders work through the forgiveness process.
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