Virtually All PPP Loans have been Forgiven with Limited Scrutiny -
"More than two years later, the overwhelming majority of these loans have transformed into government grants, as 91% have been either fully or partially...more
SOFR Gaining Momentum as Drop Dead Date for Libor Nears -
"Transition from US dollar Libor to its preferred alternative, SOFR, is going surprisingly well, though treasurers are having to grapple with some operational...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights.
SBA to Drop Its Review of PPP Loans of $2 Million and Above -
"The effort marks an about-face for the agency...more
8/4/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
CARES Act ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreclosure ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill -
"The House passed the same bill in 2019 by a similar margin, but it stalled in what was then the GOP-controlled Senate."
Why this is important: The Safe Banking Act, if passed, will...more
5/10/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
CARES Act ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
OCC ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payday Loans ,
SBA ,
True Lender
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued FAQ # 46 dealing with its plan to review certain PPP loans (in response to COVID-19) to determine if the “necessity” certification was made in good faith by...more
5/16/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Business Necessity ,
CARES Act ,
Certification Requirements ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Good Faith ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business Loans
The Small Business Administration emphasizes that businesses who participate in the Paycheck Protection Program must make a good faith certification that the loan request is “necessary” to support ongoing operations due to...more