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Oct 21, 2020 | Letters to Congress
ICBA Letter Regarding the Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act

The HEROES Small Business Lifeline Act (S. 4818) is a welcome effort which reflect certain community bank priorities. ICBA will continue to offer constructive feedback on efforts to reform and strengthen the PPP.

Oct 20, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
PPP grassroots continues ahead of Senate votes

With the Senate bringing two separate measures that include PPP forgiveness simplification to a vote starting today, ICBA continues calling on community bankers and their small-business contacts to weigh in with lawmakers.

Oct 20, 2020 | ICBA Summaries
SBA PPP Guidance Includes Simplified Processes, Borrower Notification, and EIDL Advance Deductions

ICBA released a summary of recent Paycheck Protection Program guidance, including a simplified forgiveness process and guidelines on Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances.

Oct 16, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
SBA offers EIDL info on PPP platform

Information on Economic Injury Disaster Loan advances is now available on the Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Platform for submitted decisions, the SBA said in a letter to lenders with several updates on processing forgiveness payments.

Oct 16, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues PPP pressure as Senate plans vote

ICBA called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to include Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness simplification in pending stimulus legislation.

Oct 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
SBA issues guidance on PPP deferral period

The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the extended deferral period for borrower payments on PPP loans.