This article continues the series of PPP Loan matters. On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Section 1102 of the CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program.[1] [2] On December 27, 2020 the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act) (Pub. L. 116-260) became law. The Economic Aid Act extends the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021, and revises certain PPP requirements.  A $284 billion pool of money was established to help struggling businesses survive during the pandemic. The Economic Aid Act did not alter or affect the requirements applicable to PPP1 loans closed prior to its enactment unless provisions are identified in this rule.  These interim final rules also apply to loan forgiveness applications submitted under the Paycheck Protection Program before enacting the Economic Aid Act where the borrower has not remitted the forgiveness payment.

Borrowers who desire a PPP2 loan should pre-apply now using SBA Form 2483 since loan processing will begin on January 18, 2021.  It is not necessary to have applied for first round PPP forgiveness before applying for the second loan.  Lendio.com has a streamlined process to help borrowers that do not have lending relationships with their bank.  

The new provisions allow borrowers that previously received and fully spent a PPP loan to apply for a second draw.  To be eligible, borrowers must have no more than 300 employees and gross receipts during the first, second, and third quarter of 2020 to demonstrate a revenue reduction (gross receipts from all sources) of not less than 25%.  This is computed by comparing the quarter of 2020 with the same quarter for 2019.
The first-round calculation for payroll used a factor of... Read More