PPP Rules Updated as New Loans Begin on Jan. 11

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Source: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department have released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that was enacted into law at the end of December.

In a subsequent announcement on Jan. 8, the agencies said that SBA will reopen its forgivable PPP loan program on Jan. 11 and allow certain existing borrowers to apply for a second loan beginning Jan. 13.


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The Treasury press release said that initially only community financial institutions, which includes banks and credit unions that lend in low-income communities, will be able to initiate new PPP loan applications. The PPP will be open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter.

The coronavirus rescue package provides relief for small businesses from burdensome loan forgiveness requirements; creates a “second draw” that allows small businesses to receive a second PPP loan of up to $2 million; and expands eligibility to receive a PPP loan to 501(c)(6) organizations, including state and local HBAs, if:

  • The organization does not receive more than 15% of receipts from lobbying;
  • The lobbying activities do not comprise more than 15% of activities;
  • The cost of lobbying activities of the organization did not exceed $1 million during the most recent tax year that ended prior to Feb. 15, 2020; and
  • The organization has 300 or fewer employees.

NAHB worked diligently for months to include these provisions and many other elements in the rescue package including rental assistance and a fix to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit that would benefit the residential construction industry.

NAHB is currently reviewing the new regulations to see how they will impact our members. The rules can be found here:

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