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12.3 million rental units at risk when federal eviction moratorium ends Friday

Jul. 24, 2020 by Scott Helberg

Local courts should be prepared for an influx of filings as the federal eviction moratorium under the CARES Act officially expires on Friday. In late March, the national stimulus legislation put in place a moratorium of 120 days on specific types of properties, including those with federally backed mortgage loans. According to the Urban Institute, over ... READ MORE >

After suffering losses, health care providers could face a reckoning on debt covenants

Jun. 23, 2020 by Rick Kes

Few industries have felt as big an impact from the coronavirus pandemic as health care providers – not only from the risks taken on by front-line medical workers but also because of the significant disruption of their operations. On June 30, there will be a reckoning of sorts. That’s when the quarterly financial results from many health care providers ... READ MORE >

CARES Act expands access to loans for small and midsize businesses

Jun. 8, 2020 by Christopher Shaker

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020, provides various options for small and midsize businesses facing liquidity challenges from the COVID-19 crisis. The three options included under the act include the U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance Program; ... READ MORE >

Bill would loosen restrictions in Paycheck Protection Program, making loan forgiveness easier

May. 29, 2020 by Jason Kuruvilla

In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act on May 28, loosening some restrictions on borrowers and making it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness. Under the bill, businesses would be given more time to use the loans and greater flexibility to make needed expenditures and still qualify for ... READ MORE >

As SBA accepts new applications for Paycheck Protection Program, private equity is not eligible

Apr. 27, 2020 by Jason Kuruvilla

As the Small Business Administration began accepting applications on Monday for loans under the second round of financing for the Paycheck Protection Program, private equity firms and hedge funds will not be eligible. The SBA released additional guidance for the program on April 24, settling the questions of some private equity and hedge fund managers who ... READ MORE >

For real estate companies, the new Paycheck Protection Program funding is not a cure-all

Apr. 22, 2020 by Laura Dietzel and Scott Helberg

It took about two weeks for the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, a federal aid package aimed at shoring up small and medium-size businesses, to run out of money after it was launched on April 3. Now, the Senate has approved another $310 billion for the program. The new round of financing is part of a broader $484 billion package passed on ... READ MORE >

New relief is approved for hospitals, but challenges remain

Apr. 22, 2020 by Rick Kes

Over the past few weeks, we have been reaching out to our clients as well as hosting several virtual CFO Forums. Through those interactions, our clients in the health care sector have been painting a grim picture of the financial effects of the coronavirus. As patients infected with the virus have flooded into hospitals, health care providers have ... READ MORE >

Government devotes another $484 billion in aid, much of it for small businesses. But it may not be enough.

Apr. 21, 2020 by Joseph Brusuelas

Aid to small business and hospitals comprise the bulk of the $484 billion aid package passed by the Senate on Tuesday to mitigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency. This measure, which is expected to be approved by the House on Thursday and signed into law, brings total aid directed by the federal government to $2.87 trillion. In ... READ MORE >

How private equity firms might qualify for SBA financing

Apr. 15, 2020 by Jason Kuruvilla, Anthony DeCandido and Kennedy Chinyamutangira

In early 2012, The Atlantic published an article, “Private Equity Is a Force for Good” that gave a clear-eyed look at the industry and its impact on the economy.. Eight years later, the private equity industry, with billions in capital ready to put to work, is in a position to help the economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic by investing in growing ... READ MORE >

How family offices and their portfolio companies might qualify for loans under the CARES Act

Apr. 3, 2020 by Jason Kuruvilla

The CARES Act is a $2.2 trillion fiscal policy response to help American citizens and businesses struggling with the severe impact from the coronavirus pandemic. The law created several important programs to help provide liquidity to small and midsize businesses to cover payroll or other business expenses. The programs all have a different purpose. To ... READ MORE >

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