The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Loan program closes on May 31, 2021 and interested business owners hit hard by the pandemic owners should consider applying for assistance.
The program was originally set to expire on March 31, 2021, but lawmakers approved the extension to provide an extension for PPP applicants to file and an added 30 days for the SBA to finish processing applications.
Who should apply?
The program is for businesses that have been critically affected by the pandemic. Business owners must meet the following requirements to apply for the PPP Second Draw:
The Program’s eligibility is expanded to include 501(c)(6)s, housing cooperatives, and direct marketing organizations, among other types of entities.
What can you use PPP funds for?
Business owners may use PPP funds to fund at least 60% of payroll and pay rent, utilities, and mortgage loan payments. The SBA allows business owners to use the second loan on additional expenses, including:
How do you apply for the Second Draw loan?
The SBA does not administer the loans directly, so business owners will need to submit application forms to participating lenders. To find a lender, please visit the SBA website.
When can you use the funds?
PPP borrowers can set their PPP loan’s covered period to be any length between 8 and 24 weeks to best meet their business needs.
Help is available
The business attorneys at O’Reilly Rancilio are available to answer your questions regarding the PPP Second Draw program. For information please call 586-726-1000 or visit our website.
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