In these uncertain times, SBA lenders are often overwhelmed by the myriad rules, regulations and guidelines associated with SBA lending. However, by focusing on a handful of core concepts, Lenders…

SBA loans are often used to finance restaurants, liquor stores or other retail establishments that sell, and in some cases, serve, alcoholic beverages to their customers.  As SBA lenders structure…

As we near the first anniversary of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), it has become clear that this program was essential in helping millions of small businesses weather the storm…

Section 1112 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted on March 27, 2020, provided payment relief to small businesses in the form…

On July 28, 2020 SBA issued Procedural Notice 5000-20041 (“PN 20041”) which provides additional guidance to Lenders on implementation of Section 1112 of the CARES Act. Section 1112 provides a subsidy…

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) has been a challenge for many SBA lenders, both in terms of the speed with which it has necessarily been implemented as well as the…