SBA Lending During COVID-19

Paycheck Protection Program

This page contains details regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, who they are for, what they can be used for, and how it may help your business.

Effective March 5th we will begin accepting PPP loan forgiveness applications for loans of any size. Should you have any questions regarding your PPP loan or the forgiveness application, please contact your Relationship Manager.

Second Draw PPP Loans:

On December 27, 2020, additional legislation was approved to include changes to the PPP forgiveness process as well as funding for another round of PPP lending and certain changes and clarifications to the program’s structure and eligibility criteria. The Bill authorizes approximately $284 billion in new funding for first and second forgivable PPP loans.

The new legislation will enable qualified businesses with 300 or fewer employees that saw a 25% or greater drop in revenue in 2020 compared to 2019 to apply for another round of PPP funding (2nd draw loans). The second-draw loans have similar terms to the first round, with a maximum loan amount of $2 million or 2.5x the average monthly payroll costs, whichever is less. Entities in industries assigned to NAICS code 72 (Accommodations and Food Services) may receive loans of up to 3.5x average monthly payroll costs.

Note, the last day we will be able to accept PPP applications is May 21, 2021.

PPP: Round 1

The information below was posted and updated July 7, 2020 with information on the initial round of funding.

What is it?

The Paycheck Protection Program is part of the CARES Act Stimulus Package, and is a federal loan program aimed at helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The program allocates nearly $670 billion to the SBA to assist small businesses by offering 7(a) loans to borrowers, with an option to have a portion of the loan principal forgiven.

Who can apply?

Businesses with 500 or fewer employees
Self-employed individuals and independent contractors
Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations
501(c)19 veterans organizations and tribal businesses

What are the other requirements?

The business must have been operational as of February 15, 2020 and had employees to whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes.
A business does not have to be shut down to be eligible. There is no other credit test.
The business must not have received loan proceeds from another 7(a) loan for the same purposes from February 15, 2020 – December 31, 2020.
The business must certify that uncertain economic conditions make the loan necessary to support operations and proceeds will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage, lease, and utility payments.

How much can I borrow?

Loan amounts are calculated as 2.5x your average monthly payroll costs¹ during the 12-month period before loan origination, up to a maximum loan amount of $10 million.

This is determined by supporting documentation verifying the number of employees on payroll, including: payroll tax filings reported to the IRS, as well as state income, payroll and unemployment insurance filings.

How can the loan be used?

Loan proceeds can be used for overhead expenses and working capital needs, such as payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, and interest on other debts incurred prior to February 15, 2020.

What are the loan terms?

Maximum interest rate of 1.0% for the portion of the loan that is not forgiven
Loans issued prior to June 5 have a maturity of 2 years. Loans issued after June 5 have a maturity of 5 years.
No personal guaranty required
Unsecured (no collateral required)
Payment deferment of up to six months, with interest accruing during that time
No fee due to SBA
100% SBA guaranty to the bank
No prepayment penalties

What portion of the loan will be forgiven?

The amount of loan forgiveness will be equal to the sum of approved expenses incurred during the designated period following the loan origination date. Eligible expenses for forgiveness will include:

Payroll Costs¹
Interest (not principal) on business debts incurred prior to February 15, 2020
Rent
Utilities including electricity, gas, water, transportation, telephone ,and internet access.

The amount of forgiveness cannot exceed the original principal amount of the loan. Loan forgiveness is intended to encourage employers to retain employees. Therefore the loan forgiveness amount will be reduced proportionally by the reduction in employees during the covered period of February 15, 2020 – June 30, 2020 as compared to February 15, 2019 – June 30, 2019.²

What happens to the balance of the loan?

The loan balance not subject to forgiveness is subject to a continued SBA guaranty. You would continue to repay the loan in regular monthly payments as you would any other term debt to the bank.

What documentation is needed to apply for loan forgiveness?

The SBA developed a PPP loan forgiveness application, which outlines what is needed for loan forgiveness, including the following:

Documentation verifying the number of employees on payroll during the 8 to 24 week period following loan origination, including payroll tax filings reported to the IRS, as well as state income, payroll and unemployment insurance filings.
Documentation including cancelled checks, payment receipts, accounting reports, etc. verifying payments on business debts, rent, and utility payments.
Certification from an officer or owner of the business/borrower that the information submitted is true and correct and that the amount for which forgiveness is being requested was used to retain employees, make interest payments on business debts, lease payments, and utilities.

Other FAQs

If I receive a PPP loan, am I also eligible for a Disaster Assistance Loan (EIDL)?
At this time, we are hopeful you can receive both as long as they are not used for the same costs . However, we are awaiting clarification from the SBA on if a business can obtain both an Economic Disaster Impact Loan (EIDL) and a PPP 7(a) Loan and how one may affect the other. We will update this page with what we learn.
If I am not an American National customer, can I still apply for the PPP loan?
Due to the popularity of this program, our priority is to first assist our existing customers so we can be sure to meet their needs.
How quickly will I receive the loan proceeds?
While we are committed to funding these loans as quickly as possible, there is great demand for this program with certain aspects outside of our control. We appreciate your patience as we work with you through this evolving process.

The fine print:

¹At least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll, broadly defined to include:

Employee salaries, wages, commissions, etc. up to $100,000 per year
Payment for vacation, parental, family, medical or sick leave
Severance payments
Group health insurance
Retirement plan contributions
State and local taxes assessed on such compensation

They do not include:

Federal tax withholdings
Compensation for non-US residents
Sick leave and family leave provided by the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act for which there are already tax credits.

This information is accurate and updated as of July 7, 2020. Terms and conditions are subject to change.