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Please review the below supporting documents to navigate the application process:
- FAQ Regarding COVID-19 EIDL 
- Intake Application Form Checklist 
- Intake Form Example 
- Portal Walk-Through Checklist 

Make sure you have these Required documents
- For loans of all sizes, Federal Income Taxes and IRS Form 4506-T are required.
- For loans of greater than $500,000, the following additional documents will be solicited:
    - ODA Form P-022 â€“ Standard Resolution
    - SBA Form 2202 â€“ Schedule of Liabilities
    - SBA Form 413 â€“ Personal Financial Statement
    - List of Real Estate Owned (template on intake form)
- For all loans, additional verification documentation may be solicited by the SBA through the review process

To Apply for a New loan
If the small business is a first-time COVID EIDL applicant, complete the following steps to apply:
1. Confirm eligibility (review FAQs)
2. Complete Intake Form
3. You will be emailed and invitation to sign up to create portal username.
4. Complete portal steps and submit relevant documents
5. Respond to SBA requests for signature, confirmation, and documents
The average SBA decision timeline for $500,000 or under is several weeks.
To Apply to Increase an existing EIDL Loan
If the small business has already obtained a loan via COVID EIDL before, complete the following steps to apply for a loan increase:
1. Confirm Eligibility (review FAQs)
2. Log onto Account on SBA Portal (do not apply for another loan) to submit loan modification
3. Complete portal steps and submit relevant documents
4. Respond to SBA requests for signature, confirmation, and documents
The average SBA decision timeline for $500,000 or under loans is several weeks.
To Apply for a Loan greater than $500K to $2 million
- For loans greater than $500,000, applications will not be approved until after the exclusivity period ends on October 8, 2021, but they can be submitted before then. Applicants can choose to apply for $500,000 or under immediately and then for over $500,000 funds after the exclusivity period ends, or they can choose to apply immediately for all desired funds above $500,000 and have their application wait for approval starting October 8, 2021.
The average SBA decision timeline for greater than $500,000 loans is one and a half months.


In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to&#x2004;businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus (COVID-19).


### _Program updates_

As of September 8, 2021, new COVID EIDL policy changes have taken effect that entail the below updates to the program:

- Maximum loan cap increased from $500,000 to $2 million

- Use of funds was expanded to include payment and pre-payment of business non-federal debt incurred at any time (past or future) and payment of federal debt

- Extend the deferment period to 24 months from origination for all loans (existing loans with a less than 24-month deferment will be adjusted)

- Affiliation requirements simplified to an affiliate is a business that you control or in which you have 50% of more ownership

- Developed additional path to meet program size standards for businesses assigned a NAICS code beginning with 61, 71, 72, 213, 3121, 315, 448, 451, 481, 485, 487, 511, 512, 515, 532, or 812

- Exclusivity Period: From September 8, 2021 to October 8, 2021, the above policy changes will be applicable to applications for <$500K while applications for >$500K will not be approved and therefore receive the policy changes until October 8, 2021

- See more details on the [COVID-19 September 8, 2021 Policy Changes](https://www.sba.gov/document/support-covid-19-eidl-program-updates).





In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Program updates
As of September 8, 2021, new COVID EIDL policy changes have taken effect that entail the below updates to the program:
- Maximum loan cap increased from $500,000 to $2 million
- Use of funds was expanded to include payment and pre-payment of business non-federal debt incurred at any time (past or future) and payment of federal debt
- Extend the deferment period to 24 months from origination for all loans (existing loans with a less than 24-month deferment will be adjusted)
- Affiliation requirements simplified to an affiliate is a business that you control or in which you have 50% of more ownership
- Developed additional path to meet program size standards for businesses assigned a NAICS code beginning with 61, 71, 72, 213, 3121, 315, 448, 451, 481, 485, 487, 511, 512, 515, 532, or 812
- Exclusivity Period: From September 8, 2021 to October 8, 2021, the above policy changes will be applicable to applications for <$500K while applications for >$500K will not be approved and therefore receive the policy changes until October 8, 2021
- See more details on the COVID-19 September 8, 2021 Policy Changes.



Must fulfill one field of eligibility:
- Applicant is a business with not more than 500 employees
- Applicant is an agricultural enterprise with not more than 500 employees
- Applicant is an individual who operates under a sole proprietorship, with or without employees, or as an independent contractor
- Applicant is a cooperative with not more than 500 employees
- Applicant is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as defined in 15 U.S.C. 632, with not more than 500 employees
- Applicant is a tribal small business concern, as described in 15 U.S.C. 657a(b)(2)(C), with not more than 500 employees
- Applicant is a business, including an agricultural cooperative, aquaculture enterprise, nursery, or producer cooperative (but excluding all other agricultural enterprises), with more than 500 employees that is small under SBA Size Standards found at https://www.sba.gov/size-standards.
- Applicant is a business with more than 500 employees that is small under SBA Size Standards found at https://www.sba.gov/size-standards
- Applicant is a private non-profit organization that is a non-governmental agency or entity that currently has an effective ruling letter from the IRS granting tax exemption under sections 501(c),(d), or (e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or satisfactory evidence from the State that the non-revenue producing organization or entity is a non-profit one organized or doing business under State law, or a faith-based organization.

A payment that must be returned to the provider following specified terms of repayment and interest rate.

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Interest Rates
- 3.75% for businesses (fixed)
- 2.75% for nonprofits (fixed)
Term
- 30 years
Deferment
- Payments are deferred for the first 2 years (during which interest will accrue), and payments of principal and interest are made over the remaining 28 years. No penalty for prepayment.
Fees
- For loans $25,000 or less: No fees if applying directly through SBA
- For loans greater than $25,000: One-time $100 fee for filing a lien on borrower's business assets plus costs to file lien on real estate when applicable
- For loans greater than $500,000 where SBA is taking real estate as collateral: One-time $100 fee for filing a lien on borrower's business assets. Additionally, the borrower will be responsible for recording the real estate lien and paying the associated fees.
Collateral and Personal Guaranty
- Required for loans greater than $200,000.

Lender Match is a free online tool that connects small businesses with SBA-approved CDFIs and small lenders. Do not use if looking for Disaster loans. See this link: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match.

The SBA works with lenders to provide loans to small businesses. The agency doesn’t lend money directly to small business owners. Instead, it sets guidelines for loans made by its partnering lenders, community development organizations, and micro-lending institutions. The SBA reduces risk for lenders and makes it easier for them to access capital. That makes it easier for small businesses to get loans.



You can apply for a First Draw PPP Loan until March 31, 2021. SBA is currently accepting First Draw PPP loan applications from participating lenders. Lender Match can help connect you with a lender. You can also view all lenders near you on a map. All new First Draw PPP Loans will have the same terms regardless of lender or borrower.
If you wish to begin preparing your application, you can download the following PPP borrower application form to see the information that will be requested from you when you apply with a lender.

An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.



Who may qualify
The following entities affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) may be eligible:
- Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed persons
- Any small business concern that meets SBA’s size standards (either the industry size standard or the alternative size standard)
- Any business, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 501(c)(19) veterans organization, or tribal business concern (sec. 31(b)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act) with the greater of:
    - 500 employees, or
    - That meets the SBA industry size standard if more than 500
- Any business with a NAICS code that begins with 72 (Accommodations and Food Services) that has more than one physical location and employs less than 500 per location


Supplemental materials
- Frequently Asked Questions for Lenders and Borrowers (01-29-21)
- How to Calculate First Draw PPP Loan Amounts and What Documentation to Provide - by business type (01-17-21)
- Borrower’s Disclosure of Certain Controlling Interests (01-19-21)
- Frequently Asked Questions for Faith-Based Organizations Participating in the PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- PPP Myth vs. Fact
Affiliation rules
- Paycheck Protection Program Affiliation Rules
- Interim Final Rule for Applicable Affiliation Rules


The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. First Draw PPP Loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits, and may also be used to pay for mortgage interest, rent, utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, uninsured property damage costs caused by looting or vandalism during 2020, and certain supplier costs and expenses for operations.
SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.
- PPP loans have an interest rate of 1%.
- Loans issued prior to June 5, 2020 have a maturity of two years. Loans issued after June 5, 2020 have a maturity of five years.
- Loan payments will be deferred for borrowers who apply for loan forgiveness until SBA remits the borrower's loan forgiveness amount to the lender. If a borrower does not apply for loan forgiveness, payments are deferred 10 months after the end of the covered period for the borrower’s loan forgiveness (either 8 weeks or 24 weeks).
- No collateral or personal guarantees are required.
- Neither the government nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees.


[Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program](https://www.sba.gov/document/support--express-bridge-loan-pilot-program-guide) allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up&#x2004;to $25,000 quickly. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be a term loans or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct [SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan](http://www.sba.gov/disaster). If a small business has an urgent need for cash while waiting for decision and disbursement on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, they may qualify for an SBA Express Disaster Bridge Loan.



Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing and can be a term loans or used to bridge the gap while applying for a direct SBA Economic Injury Disaster loan. If a small business has an urgent need for cash while waiting for decision and disbursement on an Economic Injury Disaster Loan, they may qualify for an SBA Express Disaster Bridge Loan.

EBL loans may only be made to: 
- For Presidential Disaster Declarations, small businesses that were located, as of the date of the applicable disaster, in Primary Counties that were declared disaster areas under the Presidential Disaster Declaration or in any Contiguous Counties; or
- For the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, small businesses located in any state, territory and the District of Columbia that have been adversely impacted by the COVID19 emergency. 

The small business must have been operational when the declared disaster commenced and must meet all other loan eligibility requirements outlined in this Program Guide.

- Up to $25,000
- Fast turnaround
- Will be repaid in full or in part by proceeds from the EIDL loan


You could have applied for a Second Draw PPP Loan from January 13, 2021, until March 31, 2021.  Lender Match can help connect you with a lender. You can also view all lenders near you on a map. All Second Draw PPP Loans will have the same terms regardless of lender or borrower. 
If you wish to begin preparing your application, you can download the following PPP borrower application form to see the information that will be requested from you when you apply with a lender.

SBA, in consultation with the&#x2004;U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for First Draw PPP Loans the week of January 11, 2021. SBA began accepting applications for Second Draw PPP Loans on January 13, 2021.

[Lender Match](https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match) can help connect you with a lender. You can also [view all lenders near you on a map](https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find).

At least $25 billion is being set aside for Second Draw PPP Loans to eligible borrowers with a maximum of 10 employees or for loans of $250,000 or less to eligible borrowers in low or moderate income neighborhoods.



SBA, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for First Draw PPP Loans the week of January 11, 2021. SBA began accepting applications for Second Draw PPP Loans on January 13, 2021.
Lender Match can help connect you with a lender. You can also view all lenders near you on a map.
At least $25 billion is being set aside for Second Draw PPP Loans to eligible borrowers with a maximum of 10 employees or for loans of $250,000 or less to eligible borrowers in low or moderate income neighborhoods.

Who may qualify
A borrower is generally eligible for a Second Draw PPP Loan if the borrower: 
- Previously received a First Draw PPP Loan and will or has used the full amount only for authorized uses
- Has no more than 300 employees; and
- Can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross receipts between comparable quarters in 2019 and 2020


Supplemental materials
- Frequently Asked Questions for Lenders and Borrowers (01-29-21)
- Second Draw PPP Loans: How to Calculate Revenue Reduction and Maximum Loan Amounts Including What Documentation to Provide (01-19-21)
- Frequently Asked Questions for Faith-Based Organizations Participating in the PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- PPP Myth vs. Fact
Affiliation rules
- Paycheck Protection Program Affiliation Rules
- Interim Final Rule for Applicable Affiliation Rules


Loan details
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now allows certain eligible borrowers that previously received a PPP loan to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan with the same general loan terms as their First Draw PPP Loan. 
Second Draw PPP Loans can be used to help fund payroll costs, including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay for mortgage interest, rent, utilities, worker protection costs related to COVID-19, uninsured property damage costs caused by looting or vandalism during 2020, and certain supplier costs and expenses for operations.
Maximum loan amount and increased assistance for accommodation and food services businesses
For most borrowers, the maximum loan amount of a Second Draw PPP Loan is 2.5x average monthly 2019 or 2020 payroll costs up to $2 million. For borrowers in the Accommodation and Food Services sector (use NAICS 72 to confirm), the maximum loan amount for a Second Draw PPP Loan is 3.5x average monthly 2019 or 2020 payroll costs up to $2 million.



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