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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access for Franchisees

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/7/2025

Effective June 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will reinstate its Franchise Directory, a critical development for franchise systems and franchisees seeking SBA financing. Originally launched in 2018 and...more

Nutter Bank Report: April 2025

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP on 4/28/2025

The Federal Reserve has announced multiple decisions to rescind existing requirements for crypto-asset activities. The April 24 announcement included the rescission of a 2022 supervisory letter that required state member...more

Defendant Challenges FDIC Enforcement Proceeding, Citing Jarkesy

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/4/2024

In one of the first tests of the implications of the Jarkesy decision for other federal regulatory agencies, an individual accused by the FDIC of participating in fraudulent loan activity is asking a federal judge to dismiss...more

Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 6

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 8/4/2021

Welcome to our sixth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. SBA to Drop Its Review of PPP Loans of $2 Million and Above - "The effort marks an about-face for the agency...more

Nutter Bank Report: April 2020

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP on 5/1/2020

President Signs New COVID-19 Relief Bill into Law, Funding Additional PPP Loans - The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on April 24, providing $484...more

Trends in U.S. Paycheck Protection Program Class Actions

Goodwin on 4/27/2020

Early uncertainty and the initial lapse in appropriations for the U.S. CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) set off a wave of litigation by disgruntled small businesses who have been unable to secure PPP loans. PPP...more

Fair Lending Considerations in a COVID-19 World: U.S. Paycheck Protection Program Issues

Goodwin on 4/27/2020

The first wave of class actions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic is here, including a number of cases concerning so-called “gating” eligibility rules that are legitimately applied by many lenders to manage the flow of...more

Financial Services Weekly Roundup: April (Liquidity) Showers Bring May Borrower Protection

Goodwin on 4/24/2020

In this Issue: Senate Votes to Expand Paycheck Protection Program; FHFA (Finally) Addresses Liquidity Concerns for Mortgage Servicers. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation providing $484 billion in...more

COVID-19: Increased Funding for Paycheck Protection Program Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants

Miller Canfield on 4/24/2020

On April 23, 2020, Congress passed and President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” (Act) to increase funding for paycheck protection program loans (PPP...more

How the CARES Act Will Affect Banking During the Coronavirus Emergency

Alston & Bird on 3/31/2020

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act sprawls across 800 pages. Our Financial Services & Products Group delves into the sections that deal specifically with banking and lending....more

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