The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking applications for funding to establish revolving loan programs to support rural businesses and community development projects. Subject to the availability of funds, the loans will be established through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, cooperatives and public agencies. “The Intermediary Relending Program provides loans […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging Puerto Rico businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Isaias in July 2020 to submit their loan application for physical damages by Nov. 9, even if they have not settled with their insurance company. “Waiting to file an SBA application could cause unnecessary delays in receiving disaster assistance, […]
Puerto Rican financial institution Oriental announced this week it will open a website for clients who received a loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program to request forgiveness of all or part of their loan. The client must comply with the guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the SBA. “As with […]