Second Round of PPP Funding Available
Recorded: Tuesday, December 29 at 12:00 PM EST
With the passage of the new COVID economic relief package, you are most likely asking yourself, “What does this mean for my practice.” Fuel’s team of experts is here to assist you. We’ve produced a short video covering the key points concerning new guidance on forgiveness of the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as well as reviewing the guidelines around who can apply for PPP round two.
Join Fuel’s William Ranes, COPM-C as he walks you through the key information you will need to maximize forgiveness and determine if you are a candidate for the second round of PPP funding.
For more information, contact your regional manager today.
Paycheck Protection Program Highlights
- The funding is intended to help retain workers, maintain payroll, and cover rent, mortgage, and utility expenses.
- There is no cost to apply.
- The loan covers expenses dating back to February 15 to December 30, 2020.
- Loan can be forgiven and essentially turn into a non-taxable grant.
- No personal guarantee or collateral shall be required.
PPP Loan Forgiveness
The loan will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent and utilities (at least 60 percent of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll). Loan payments will also be deferred for six months. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the government nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees.
Loans issued prior to June 5 have a maturity of two years. Loans issued after June 5 have a maturity of five years. All loans have an interest rate of 1 percent.
The loan forgiveness form and instructions include several measures to reduce compliance burdens and simplify the process for borrowers, including:
- Options for borrowers to calculate payroll costs using an “alternative payroll covered period” that aligns with borrowers’ regular payroll cycles
- Flexibility to include eligible payroll and non-payroll expenses paid or incurred during the 24-week period after receiving their PPP loan
- Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness
- Borrower-friendly implementation of statutory exemptions from loan forgiveness reduction based on rehiring by June 30
- Addition of a new exemption from the loan forgiveness reduction for borrowers who have made a good-faith, written offer to rehire workers that was declined
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Instructions
Paycheck Protection Program EZ Loan Forgiveness Application
Paycheck Protection Program EZ Loan Forgiveness Application Instructions
Paycheck Protection Program 3508S Forgiveness Application ($50,000 and less)
Paycheck Protection Program 3508S Forgiveness Application Instructions ($50,000 and less)
Where can I apply for the Paycheck Protection Program?
You can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at any lending institution that is approved to participate in the program through the existing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lending program and additional lenders approved by the Department of Treasury.
You do not have to visit any government institution to apply for the program. You can call your bank or find SBA-approved lenders in your area through SBA’s online Lender Match tool. You can call your local Small Business Development Center or Women’s Business Center and they will provide free assistance and guide you to lenders. This could be the bank you already use, or a nearby bank. There are thousands of banks that already participate in the SBA’s lending programs, including numerous community banks.
