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The agencies produced an application process that includes favorable interpretation of qualifying expenses.May 15 -
The Small Business Administration stopped approving loans when the Paycheck Protection Program hit its cap.April 16
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The Small Business Administration said lenders approved $71 billion in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program in less than five days.April 7
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Lenders must balance the financial risk of extending credit without explicit backing from the Small Business Administration against the reputational risk of delaying aid for needy borrowers.April 6
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Many bankers find crucial parts of the SBA effort to help businesses hurt by the coronavirus outbreak to be unclear and onerous. If those issues go unresolved, participation could suffer.April 2
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Regulators' decision to delay reporting for troubled-debt restructurings should allow banks and credit unions to be more nimble modifying loans impaired by the coronavirus outbreak.March 23
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Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration.March 16
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Though the agency plans to give more credit unions authority to issue subordinated debt, limited investor appetite and other factors could hamper activity.February 25
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Lawmakers have also criticized the agency's decision to create qualifying standards for farmers and other small businesses.February 20
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The Delaware company, best known for issuing prepaid cards, has ramped up commercial real estate securitizations. The shift promises to deliver big fees, but it could also cause headaches if defaults spike.July 30
