On December 27, 2020, a new relief bill intended to provide economic support to businesses was passed into law.  This bill, entitled the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, establishes various programs to provide…

On August 28th the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released the SOP 50 10 6, which seeks to modernize and streamline the SBA’s rules and policies for 7(a) and 504 loans.…

As we move through the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) approvals and disbursements, recent developments remind lenders and borrowers that forgiveness may not be guaranteed, and lenders have…

In today’s technological world many small businesses seek to protect their intangible creations, often referred to as intellectual property, by obtaining registered copyrights, trademarks and patents on these items. As…

Many small businesses that seek financing under the SBA 7(a) Loan Program operate from buildings that are leased from a third-party landlord, which can take the form of stand-alone buildings,…

An underlying premise of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loan program is to provide financing opportunities for small businesses that demonstrate repayment ability but lack adequate collateral. Overall, lenders…