PPP

The Paycheck Protection Program allows entities to apply for low-interest private loans to pay for their payroll and certain other costs.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Schumer: New COVID-19 Stimulus Could Come ‘Soon’
Schumer: New COVID-19 Stimulus Could Come ‘Soon’
April 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-New York) says Democrats and the White House could “soon” agree on a new COVID-19 stimulus package, presumably including more loans for small...

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Keeping SMBs Afloat During The Coronavirus Crisis
Keeping SMBs Afloat During The Coronavirus Crisis
April 17, 2020  |  Today In Data

Lawmakers and business leaders had high hopes for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): They thought it would provide the funds required for small to medium-sized businesses...

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What’s Next For Small Businesses Amid The SBA PPP Loan Saga?
What’s Next For Small Businesses Amid The SBA PPP Loan Saga?
April 17, 2020  |  SMBs

On April 3, the federal government launched a heretofore unprecedented program to funnel money to U.S. small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The...

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FinTech Faces Hurdles Making SBA Loans
FinTech Faces Hurdles Making SBA Loans
April 16, 2020  |  Digital Banking

PayPal Holdings Inc., Square Inc. and Intuit Inc., three California technology companies, all wanted a piece of the federal government’s $350 billion loan program, which was...

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SMBs Scramble For Cash As PPP Runs Dry
SMBs Scramble For Cash As PPP Runs Dry
April 16, 2020  |  Loans

As lawmakers battle over how the next round of bailout money for small businesses should be spent, the president and CEO of Atlanta’s Federal Reserve...

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SBA Small Business Loan Program Is Out Of Cash
SBA Small Business Loan Program Is Out Of Cash
April 16, 2020  |  Loans

There’s no more money in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) bailout initiative. CNBC has reported that the $349 billion intended to keep small businesses afloat...

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Main Street USA: 58 Percent Of Main Street SMB Retailers Say They May Not Survive The Pandemic
Main Street USA: 58 Percent Of Main Street SMB Retailers Say They May Not Survive...
April 16, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began accepting applications on April 3. Lawmakers and business leaders alike have high hopes for the program, believing it will...

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Airlines And Restaurants Grapple With The Capacity And Cash Burn Challenges
Airlines And Restaurants Grapple With The Capacity And Cash Burn Challenges
April 15, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus has challenged any number of businesses on several levels – and among the most challenged verticals have been the restaurant and airline segments....

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Judge Lets Bank Of America Favor SMB Clients With PPP Loans
Judge Lets Bank Of America Favor SMB Clients With PPP Loans
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

A federal judge has ruled that Bank of America (BoA) can prioritize its own customers in distributing loans for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program...

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