SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application – Major Changes in Loan Forgiveness!

Revised on May 27
On Friday, May 15, 2020, the SBA released its Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions that must be completed by borrowers and submitted to their lenders in order to obtain forgiveness. The Application provides greater clarity about what payments can be forgiven, provides more flexibility regarding costs, and reduces borrower compliance requirements, simplifying the process for borrowers. The SBA also announced that it will soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their Applications and to provide lenders with guidance on their forgiveness responsibilities. This article covering the application provides changes to and further information on PBPA’s Loan Forgiveness article.