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.

News

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Fed’s Brainard Warns Economy’s Biggest Risk is Lack of Fiscal Support
October 21, 2020
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FDIC Provides Temporary Relief for Banks with COVID-Bulked Balance Sheets
October 21, 2020
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A Leader for Our Time
October 20, 2020
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ABA, Financial Groups Urge Congress to Address EIDL, PPP Forgiveness Issues
October 20, 2020

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Government Resources and Guidance

Federal Reserve Board

Federal Reserve Board announces rule change to bolster the effectiveness of the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (April 17)

Treasury

SBA

Researching Loan Data (Updated May 14, 2020)
XML File Submission Process for Paycheck Protection Program (April 27)
SBA Standard Loan Note (Form 147)
SBA's Paycheck Protection Program
Interim Final Rule Implementing SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (April 2)
Form 3506 (to gain PPP lending authority) Note that completed forms can be submitted to [email protected]. (April 4)
Faith-based borrower eligibility (April 4)

FAQ on the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

ABA experts use official guidance to answer bankers’ questions about the SBA PPP program.

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ABA Resources

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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.

External Resources and Guidance

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist

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

Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint FS Trades to Chairmen and Ranking Members of House and Senate Small Business Committees: EIDL Advances and PPP Forgiveness
October 19, 2020
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint Financial Trades Letter to the House and Senate: PPP Extension and Forgiveness
September 29, 2020
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Joint ABA and State Bankers Association Letter to Treasury and SBA: Support H.R. 7777, S.4117, Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act
September 18, 2020
Letter to Congress & Regulators
Coalition Letter to Congress in Support of PPP Forgivenesss Legislation
September 17, 2020

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