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Aug 10, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
PPP forgiveness platform now live

The Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness platform is live and scheduled to begin accepting loan-forgiveness applications and decisions today.

Aug 10, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Grassroots push continues amid stimulus debate

As negotiations over the next emergency stimulus package continue, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge needed reforms.

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
SBA details PPP forgiveness platform

A Small Business Administration user guide offers details on the Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness platform scheduled to go live this Monday, Aug. 10.

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urges PPP reforms ahead of expiration

ICBA expressed strong support for Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) efforts to renew and simplify the Paycheck Protection Program before it expires tomorrow.

Aug 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Bipartisan bill offers relief to USDA borrowers

ICBA-supported legislation to provide loan relief to rural communities was introduced in the House and Senate.

Aug 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues pushing key stimulus policies

With Congress and the Trump administration negotiating the next stimulus package, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge needed reforms.