PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM: Will this loan be FORGIVEN?

Borrowers are eligible to have their loans forgiven.

How Much?
A borrower is eligible for loan forgiveness equal to the amount the borrower spent on the following items during the 8-week period beginning on the date of the origination of the loan:
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•  Payroll costs (using the same definition of payroll costs used to determine loan eligibility)
•  Interest on the mortgage obligation incurred in the ordinary  course of business
•  Rent on a leasing agreement
•  Payments on utilities (electricity, gas, water, transportation, telephone, or internet)
•  For borrowers with tipped employees, additional wages  paid to those employees 

NOTE: The government is now advising that because of high participation,  it is anticipated that not more than 25% of the forgiven amount may be for non-payroll costs. The loan forgiveness cannot exceed the principal.

How could the forgiveness be reduced?
The amount of loan forgiveness calculated above is reduced if there is a reduction in the number of employees or a reduction of greater than 25% in wages paid to employees.
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Specifically: Reduction based on reduction of number of employees

What if I bring back employees or restore wages?
Reductions in employment or wages that occur between February 15, 2020 and April 26, 2020 (as compared to February 15, 2020) shall not reduce the amount of loan forgiveness IF by June 30, 2020 the borrower eliminates the reduction in employees or reduction in wages.

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WHAT'S NEXT?
Look out for more information about eligible lenders and additional guidance from the  SBA soon. For more guidance and resources for small businesses, visit https://www.delcochamber.org/coronavirus.html

Private lenders will ultimately issue PPP loans based on guidance from the SBA and Treasury Department. More information, including from lenders, should be available once the guidance is issued.

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About the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act 
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.

Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration has released initial guidelines; they are available at www.treasury.gov.

Small businesses and sole proprietors can begin applying on  April 3.
Independent contractors and self-employed individuals can apply beginning on April 10.

Source: U.S Chamber of Commerce Coronoavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide & Check List ​

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Additional Paycheck Protection Program Resources: 

• Are You Eligible? 
• How much can I BORROW? 
• What will lenders be looking for? 
• Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act 
• Delaware County Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resource Page