The Treasury Department has reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), following new guidance on the small business forgivable loan program. The new terms aim to quell the earlier criticisms of the relief effort. Some 5,400 businesses have received about $520 billion to date, but the aid program has been plagued by confusion surrounding forgiveness eligibility and complaints […]
As most businesses are aware, the rules governing PPP loans have been updated as part of The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (“Act”). The Act was just one section of the massive 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020. To combat […]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan forgiveness information Many businesses are relieved to have received PPP funds but are now concerned they may not receive forgiveness. The two primary causes for concern are: 1) not using the loan proceeds properly, and 2) not documenting the correct use of funds adequately. These are common concerns, and […]
A Small Business Loan is more than a line on your credit report: it’s a smart investment in your business’ future. There are many benefits to getting a small business loan for your business today. The best business loans fuel growth for your business without any hassle, so you have financial flexibility for your daily […]
The Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program completed its largest monthly funding of loans in the program’s 34-year history, including 1,462 loans for nearly $1.3 million more than double the previous record set in September 2012. Historic levels of 504 loan closings and funding’s were driven by record low interest rates and debt relief […]
Nearly 66,000 businesses have folded since March 1, according to data from Yelp, which provides a platform for local businesses to advertise their services and has been tracking announcements of closings posted on its site. From June 15 to June 29, the most recent period for which data is available, businesses were closing permanently at […]