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At least $25 billion is being set aside for Second Draw PPP Loans to eligible borrowers with a maximum of 10 employees or for loans of $250,000 or less to eligible borrowers in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods.
Comments WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced that the Paycheck Protection Program re-opened the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Updated PPP guidance outlining program changes to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility was released on January 6 in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act. This round of the PPP continues to focus on millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job...
SBA and Treasury re-open PPP and issue new guidance Blog SBA and Treasury re-open PPP and issue new guidance The most recently enacted coronavirus relief package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, included an additional $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) available through March 31, 2021. In addition to providing more funding, the legislation also made certain changes to the program that include expanding authorized uses of funds and increasing loan forgiveness flexibility. Of note, the legislation permits borrowers who have already received a PPP l...
A: Borrowers are eligible for a second-draw PPP loan of up to $2 million, provided they have: 300 or fewer employees. Used or will use the full amount of their first PPP loan on or before the expected date for the second PPP loan to be disbursed to the borrower. The IFR also clarifies that the borrower must have spent the full amount of the first PPP loan on eligible expenses. Experienced a revenue reduction of 25% or more in all or part of 2020 compared with all or part of 2019. This is calculated by comparing gross receipts in any 2020 quarter with an applicable quarter in 2019, or, in a pr...
From U.S. Small Business Administration WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved approximately