COVID-19 Stimulus Series Webinar: U.S. Small Business Administration

Man-Li Lin, Economic Development Specialist, US SBA was the presenter. She presented the two major loan products that US SBA is rolling out to provide relief to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 under the federal CARES Act.

Main takeaways:

1. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
   1. SBA-guaranteed loans issued through U.S. banks
   2. Loan covers up to 8 weeks of payroll costs (capped at $100K per employee), or $10M, whichever is less, as well as rent, mortgage interest, utilities.
   3. Interest rate 1%, 2-year maturity, first repayment deferred for 6 months
   4. No collateral, no personal guarantees
   5. Who can apply: small businesses with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed persons), private non-profit organizations (501c3)
   6. Loan will be fully or partially forgiven, depending on staff retention and salaries maintenance – option to re-hire to meet payroll criteria
   7. When to apply: starting April 3 – apply fast (first come first serve)
2. Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
   1. May apply concurrently with PPP
   2. Loan up to $2M, covers fixed debt, payroll, accounts payable and more
   3. SBA decides loan amount, not the applicant
   4. Interest rate 3.75% (2.75% nonprofits), maturity 30 years
   5. Collateral required if loan > $25K
   6. Who can apply: small businesses with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed persons), private non-profit organizations 
   7. If approved, the loan can be accepted within a 6-month window
   8. May apply separately for a $10K “bridge” advance (will not have to be repaid)

Information links:

• Go to your bank or find a PPP lender near you: www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
• To apply for EIDL: www.sba.gov/disaster
• To apply for PPP: www.sba.gov/ppp
• Need help to apply? www.sba.gov/localassistance or 800-659-2955
• Additional COVID-19 resources

Upcoming FACC-NY Stimulus Series webinars:

• A detailed PPP calculator will be presented by FACC member Mazars on 4/7, 2-3pm – register here
• CARES Act Overview by FACC member Sheppard Mullin on 4/8, 2-2:30pm – register here
• CARES Act / focus on tax provisions to unlock cash (carryback of NOL and more) by FACC member KPMG on 4/13, 2-3pm – register here

The FACC-NY makes no representations or warranties re: the accuracy of this information. Information published on 4/3/2020, 5:30 PM, subject to evolve with federal rulings. Visit the website of www.sba.gov for the most up to date information and guidance.