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COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Resources
Update on April 27th, 2020: Congress has recently approved a second round of funding for the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is once again accepting applications. German American Bank will continue to process all existing applications.
Update on April 16th, 2020: Paycheck Protection Program Update The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that the $349 billion authorized for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been exhausted. The SBA is no longer accepting applications for the PPP loans. Your German American Bank team had processed over 2,000 PPP loans for our business customers before these funds were exhausted. We will continue working with our business customers to help support them as programs become available. Please contact your local business bankers.
The SBA is offering emergency relief programs for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 situation. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a result of the unanimously passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 25, 2020. Prior to passage of the CARES Act, the SBA began offering the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). German American Bank is certified by the Small Business Administration and can assist you with your emergency relief needs. Ourbusiness bankersare available to discuss your options to determine the best fit for your unique situation and to help you in the preparation and submission of your application to the SBA.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The PPP is federally guaranteed loan which provides cash flow assistance to small business and nonprofit employers who maintain their payroll during the emergency. Companies with 500 employees or fewer that were operational February 15, 2020 are eligible to participate. All or a portion of the loan proceeds may be forgiven.
Loan size: Equal to 250% or 2.5x an employer’s average monthly payroll (see page 2) up to $10 million. Loan to be 100% guaranteed by SBA.
Cost of program: No SBA or bank fees to the borrower. First payment deferred for six months.
Interest rate and loan term: Interest rate of 1.0%; Maturity of 2 years for any unforgiven portion of the loan.
Use of Proceeds: Payroll costs, including benefits; interest on mortgage obligations; rent, under lease agreements; utilities.
Debt forgiveness: The loan proceeds used to cover payroll costs, most mortgage interest, rent and utility costs over the 8 week period of the loan is made may be forgiven. Debt forgiveness may be reduced if an employer reduces workforce or wages.
Collateral & Guarantees: No collateral or personal guarantees required.
ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM
The EIDL program is a direct SBA loan designed to provide small businesses with expedited working capital loans of up to $2 million for vital economic support.
Loan Size: Up to $2 million available with the specific amount determined by the SBA based on review of applicant financials, credit and collateral.
Interest rate and loan term: Interest rates are maximum of 3.75% for a for-profit company, and 2.75% for a non-profit, with a maximum loan term of 30 years.
Grant: Emergency grant of up to $10,000 is available with these funds being made available within 3 business days.
Use of proceeds: The proceeds may be used for fixed debt, payroll, accounts payable and other costs.
Applicants cannot receive duplicate funds for both PPP and EIDL to cover the same losses.
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