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The CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Overview

March 30, 2020

Introduction

Greater New Orleans, Inc.• Michael Hecht, President & CEO• Ileana Ledet, Vice President of Policy

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust• Guy Williams, President & CEO• Nimi Natan, Small Business Lending

Jones Walker• Marshall Page, Partner • Elisabeth LeBlanc, Corporate Practice Group

Butterworth Strategies• Zach Butterworth, Attorney

Who We Are

2For Informational Purposes Only; Subject to Change

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EMAIL: Ileana Ledet - [email protected]


Greater New Orleans, Inc.

• Regional economic development organization for ten parishes of southeast Louisiana

• Business development & business environment

• Advance policies at regional, state & federal levels

Who We Are


CARES Act

• $500B Corporate Liquidity Fund

• $150B State Stabilization Fund

• $1,200+ Individual Financial Assistance

• Enhanced Unemployment Insurance

• And more…

Key Elements


Paycheck Protection Program

• The loans are made by private, local banks and CDFIs, not the SBA – ensuring speed

• The loans, if used on payroll and other operating expenses, are forgivable

Why Is This Different?



• Businesses, 501(c)(3)s

• Self-employed, independent contractors, sole proprietors

• 501(c)(19) veterans organization

• Less than 500 employees (or meet SBA “small” definition)

• Food & accommodation sectors (NAICS 72) size standard applied per location

Eligibility



1. Average monthly payroll costs over last 12 months, including:• Salaries, wages, commissions, tips• Vacation, sick, medical leave paid• Group health care benefits, including insurance

premiums• Retirement benefits• State or local tax on employee pay

2. Multiply by 2.5 (i.e. 2 ½ months gross payroll)

3. Capped at $10M

Calculating Loan Amount



You CANNOT include:• Salary amount exceeding $100,000• Pay to employee living outside U.S.• Qualified sick leave already being credited

through Families First Act• Payroll taxes, income taxes or railroad retirement

Calculating Loan Amount



• Payroll and benefit costs

• Rent or mortgage payments

• Utilities (electricity, water, internet, phone)

• Paid sick, medical, family leave (except duplication of benefits)

• Interest on existing debt

Eligible Uses for the Loan



• Forgiveness allowed for business expenses over 8-week period

• Includes: payroll & benefits, interest on existing mortgage debt, rent & utilities

• Amount of forgiveness reduced for employee reductions compared to prior year

• Borrowers that rehire workers previously laid off won’t be penalized for having smaller payroll at beginning of period

Loan Forgiveness

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• Most banks and credit unions

• 100% guaranteed by SBA

• No collateral required by SBA; may be by bank

• Borrower will not have to prove they could not obtain credit elsewhere

• Interest rate capped at 4%; 10-year max. term

Application Process



• Completed application • Articles of incorporation/Org.• Bylaws/operating agreement• Owners’ driver’s licenses• Payroll expense verification• Trailing 12-month profit and loss

statement and balance sheet• Detailed debt schedule• Most recent tax filings, mortgage/rent

statements, utility bills

Loan Process - Documentation


Paycheck Protection ProgramPPP vs Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

Type of Loan Program

Administration Terms of Payback

Maximum Loan Amount

PPP Private Banks (SBA guaranteed)

• 10 years• 4% int.• Portion

forgivable

$10M Max

EIDL SBA • 30 years• 3.75% int.• Paid in full

$2M Max


Submit Questions




• I’m getting an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan - am I also eligible for this? Yes, you can obtain and retain both EIDL and PPP loans if they are used for different purposes. You can also refinance an EIDL with a PPP.

• What type of documentation will I need to submit to have my loan forgiveness?Lenders want to see proof that workers were paid in the 8 weeks after loan origination.

Frequently Asked Questions



• If my loan is not forgiven, when do I need to start paying off my loan? Payments must start between 6 months – 1 year after loan origination.

• Is there a deadline to apply for this loan?Loans must be funded by June 30 – unless the deadline is extended.




• Am I eligible if I started my business in 2020?Yes. Payroll costs considered will be those incurred this year and your Jan. & Feb. 2020 payroll cost will be used.

• What types of employees can I include in my loan calculation – only full-time, or part-time also? How about 1099 employees?You include all employees – FT and PT; include both W2 and 1099 workers




• How do the affiliation rules work in calculating number of employees?Affiliation rules are waived for businesses operating as a franchise with a NAICS 72 code (Hospitality). Typical SBA 7(a) affiliation tests for others.

• How does a sole proprietor calculate payroll if I’m the only employee?You would use your own income or net earnings.



Further Questions?



Thank You!

Additional Resources at gnoinc.org/coronavirus

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