The agency is being methodical in its rollout of the Main Street Lending Program in hopes of avoiding missteps that followed the launch of other coronavirus relief efforts. But observers say delaying aid brings its own risks.

May 11
6 Min Read
The Main Street Lending Program is aimed at midsize manufacturing, retail and other companies. Firms with no more than 15,000 employees or $5 billion in annual revenue are eligible for loans of as much as $500,000.