SBA Paycheck Protection Program

The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program is intended to deliver much-needed financial relief to the nation’s small businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. America’s banks are working in partnership with the federal government to get these new funds to businesses in need as quickly as possible. Learn more about the program, the latest rules and guidelines for lenders to participate and other relevant information below.

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SBA Issues Final Rule on PPP Loan Review Decision Appeals Process
September 24, 2021
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Community Banks’ Early Technology Investment Pays Off During Pandemic
September 24, 2021
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SBA: PPP Direct Forgiveness Remains Optional but Encouraged
August 31, 2021
Data Bank
ABA Data Bank: Non-employer Firms Were Most Likely to Seek PPP Funding at Banks
August 06, 2021

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Government Resources and Guidance

Treasury

Treasury's Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Updated July 29, 2021)

SBA

PPP: Myth vs. Fact (December 7, 2020)
Researching Loan Data (Updated May 14, 2020)
XML File Submission Process for Paycheck Protection Program (April 27, 2020)
SBA Standard Loan Note (Form 147)
SBA's Paycheck Protection Program
Interim Final Rule Implementing SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (April 2, 2020)
Form 3506 (to gain PPP lending authority). Note that completed forms can be submitted to [email protected]. (Updated January 8, 2021)
Faith-based borrower eligibility (April 3, 2020)

COVID-19 Relief Bill – Media Talking Points

The latest round of coronavirus relief includes billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program. For media talking points on the bill and its financial services-related provisions, download our backgrounder.

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We Were Economic First Responders: The Podcast

From the ABA Banking Journal Podcast team comes the behind-the-scenes story of the Paycheck Protection Program, the largest economic rescue program in American history.

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Related Training & Events

Beyond PPP: The Implications for Small Businesses and Consumers as the Economy Approaches a ‘New Normal’
Recorded Webinar | July 1, 2020

Join Dr. Robert Wescott and Jeff Jensen, president and vice president respectively of Keybridge Research, as they provide their economic outlook for the remainder of the year with a focus on the small business sector.
Small Business Administration Loans: Options for Helping Your Customers Through the Pandemic
Recorded Webinar | March 26, 2020

Join experts in this free ABA member webinar from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance and Office of Capital Access to learn how banks can put SBA programs to use to help their small business customers affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Industry Providers are Supporting Banks Participating in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

Learn about the solutions ABA Endorsed/Strategic Partners and ABA Associate members are providing banks participating in the SBA's Payment Protection Program.

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Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

Comment Letter
Joint Trades’ Letter to SBA Requesting Revision to Lender Certifications
August 6, 2021
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint State Banker Associations to SBA Administrator Guzman: PPP Loan Forgiveness
March 22, 2021
Backgrounder
America's Banks and the Paycheck Protection Program
March 17, 2021
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Coalition Letter to the House and Senate Small Business Committees: Support the PPP Extension Act of 2021
March 15, 2021

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SBA Paycheck Protection Program

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Government Resources and Guidance

Treasury

SBA

COVID-19 Relief Bill – Media Talking Points

ABA Resources

We Were Economic First Responders: The Podcast

Related Training & Events

Industry Providers are Supporting Banks Participating in the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program

Policy Analysis & Advocacy Efforts

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