Third Round Of PPP Funding

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • A third round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans was authorized by the passage of H.R. 133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 into law on Dec. 27, 2020.
  • Changes made by the Biden administration provide targeted assistance to very small businesses and previously underserved individuals.
  • First-Draw PPP loans are available for the lesser of $10 million or 2.5 times your average monthly payroll.
  • Second-Draw loans up to $2 million are available for businesses that have used funds in their Round 1 or Round 2 loan.
  • 100% of your loan could be forgiven if you follow guidelines.
  • Passage of the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 relaxed many PPP loan guidelines.
  • Passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act provided additional funding and even more relaxed guidelines.
  • You can apply for both a PPP and EIDL loan.
  • Check eligibility before you apply.
  • You can apply through any SBA approved 7(a) lender.