Latest Government and State help and support

Stimulus Bill

While Congress recently passed a $900 billion stimulus bill, which includes a provision for another round of PPP loans, we are still awaiting formal guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). It is expected that the SBA will provide clear directions in the next few weeks as to the eligibility requirements of the new program, as well as the expectations from both the borrower and lender for this process. Once information is provided to the banks, we will be sharing these updates with all of our clients via email.

Please stay up to date on all communications received from HarborOne as we continue to decipher the next steps for PPP as it evolves. You can also get the latest information by visiting www.harborone.com/sbappp. HarborOne is expecting to be an active participant in this next round of funding, but at this time applications are not available.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

• Check the latest PPP updates on the HarborOne site.
• PPP FAQ's - Latest release from Treasury

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made some very important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program.

In addition to extending the Covered Period, they are now providing for greater flexibility making it easier to have your loan forgiven. You should familiarize yourself with these changes by visiting www.sba.gov/funding-programs.

Search in your region and inside your industry for specific help and advice that relates to your business and your situation.

Other Government support

You can also apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) which is a $10k cash advance that doesn’t need to be repaid. Use the funds to keep employees on the payroll, pay for sick leave, meet any increased production costs due to supply chain disruptions, or pay business obligations, including debts, rent, and mortgage payments. The online application is here.

The Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program allows small businesses who currently have a business relationship with us to access up to $25,000 quickly. These loans can be used to bridge the gap while waiting for PPP funds to be paid or other delays. This is a loan and so will need to be repaid (unlike the PPP if the forgiving criteria is met).

If you have any existing SBA loans, you’ll automatically be eligible for SBA Debt Relief. The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of any current 7(a), 504, or microloan issued prior to September 27, 2020 for a period of six months. This increases the amount of cash you have available to keep your business up and running.

Rhode Island

• State of Rhode Island Department of Health
  A list of business and non-business help and support.
• Re-opening Rhode Island
  Resources and help in the various re-opening phases.
• Rhode Island Commerce
  The official full-service, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island.
• Rhode Island Hospitality
  Lodging, restaurant and tourism industry association.
• City of Providence business help
  Each city/town is likely to have resources and help.
• Chambers of Commerce
  Local chambers can help, find your local, this is Southern Rhode Island.

Massachusetts

• Massachusetts relief fund
  Supports those across the state most impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis, focusing on essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations.
• Chambers of Commerce
  Local chambers can help, find your local, this is the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
• Mass.gov
  The State Administration working to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and keep Massachusetts residents safe and healthy.
• Massachusetts Small Business Development Network
  Help, training and support.

Other help

• USA.gov
• Small Business Administration
• Resources on Benefits.gov
• Debt.org
• Recovery information in other languages from SBA.org.