Updated April 16, 2020 at 11:48am AZ.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration "[The] SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding."

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to affected small businesses to cover expenses such as payroll, mortgage or office lease, and utilities.

What are the terms?

Maximum loan amount = 2.5 * Average Monthly Payroll (determined by looking at your payroll records over the past 12 months), up to a maximum loan of $10 million.

Interest rate = 1%

Loan payments are deferred for 6 months, but interest will accrue during that time.

No collateral or personal guarantees are required.

The loan must be paid in full within 2 years, unless a loan forgiveness application is submitted and approved by the SBA.

The SBA may forgive loans if at least 75% of loan proceeds are used to cover payroll expenses, including:

• Salary, wages, commissions, or tips (capped at $100,000 on an annualized basis for each employee);
• Employee benefits including costs for paid vacation, parental, family, medical, or sick leave; allowance for employee separation or dismissal; payments required for group health care benefits including insurance premiums; and payment of any retirement benefit;
• State and local taxes assessed on compensation (but not federal employment taxes); and
• For a sole proprietor or independent contractor: wages, commissions, income, or net earnings from self-employment, capped at $100,000 on an annualized basis for each employee.

***Employers must maintain salary levels and number of employees to be eligible for loan forgiveness.

The remaining 25% may be used for mortgage payments, rent, or utilities. Alternatively, all 100% of loan proceeds may be used for payroll expenses.

Who can apply?

Any small business with less than 500 employees (including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and self-employed persons), private non-profit organization or 501(c)(19) veterans organizations affected by coronavirus/COVID-19. (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2020).

Businesses with more than 500 employees may still qualify. To determine if your business qualifies , use the SBA’s size standards tool . 

You will need your North American Industry Classification System Code to use the tool.

Where to apply?

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration "[The] SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding."

What information will I need to apply?

• Detailed information calculating your average monthly payroll costs for the last 12 months.
• EIN (employer identification number)
• Name, title, SSN, and address for each owner with 20% or more ownership stake in business

The U.S. Treasury released the borrower application together with a borrower fact sheet to help business owners understand what documentation and information they will need to apply.

When can I apply?

“Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020” (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2020). Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020, though the funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. (Apply as soon as possible!)

We are offering free assistance to any small business owner looking to file a PPP loan application. Simply complete the form above or call (480) 776-6055 to get started.

References

JP Morgan Chase. (2020). Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program. Retrieved from Chase: https://recovery.chase.com/cares

U.S. Small Business Administration. (2020). Paycheck Protection Program. Retrieved from SBA: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/paycheck-protection-program-ppp#section-header-2

U.S. Treasury. (2020). Assistance for Small Businesses. Retrieved from U.S. Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses