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04/10/2020

Five Things Every Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Should Do After Receiving A Loan

Forbes

The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is the crown jewel of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).  The CARES Act allocates $349 billion to the PPP loan initiative in an effort to stabilize small businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak and to allow them to retain their workforces while weathering the Coronavirus storm.  But while $349 billion is a staggering number, it is unlikely to be enough to satisfy the demand for capital.  The appropriated funds will go fast, and it is a first-come, first-served program.  Indeed, reports are already indicating that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is seeking an additional $250 billion for the PPP loan program.

Applications for PPP loans were available for submission on April 3rd.  Processing began in earnest for small businesses and sole proprietorships this week.  The U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is opening up applications for independent contractors and self-employed individuals starting April 10th.  The PPP gold rush is on and there is plenty of confusion and chaos to go with it.  With many PPP borrowers having received their loan proceeds, or receiving them soon, what should borrowers be doing after receiving their loan?  Here are five things that need to be on that list.   

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