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"Deely Nuts," "Beefy King," and other fake businesses reportedly got $7 million in COVID-19 PPP loans through one lender
Non-existent farms, such as "Ritter Wheat Club" and "Deely Nuts," each received the maximum loan of $20,833, ProPublica found. President Joe Biden. Scott Olson/Getty Images Fake firms collected $7 million in COVID-19 small business relief.....»»
Denver council grants auditor subpoena powers over business concerns
Several prominent business groups argued that small firms, particularly those that are minority- and women-owned, will avoid bidding on city contracts for fear of this new "police power" to dig into their books......»»
Chicago announces $25 million fund to help women- and minority-owned contractors access small business loans
Chicago announced Wednesday a $25 million fund to help women- and minority-owned contractors access loans from the federal Paycheck Pr.....»»
Small-business loans to big companies prompt Congress to overhaul PPP rules
More than 1,000 Sonic Drive-Ins received a total of over $100 million, the latest example of a chain amassing PPP funds......»»
Which businesses received grants and loans through Philadelphia"s $13M Covid-19 relief fund?
Find all the companies awarded grants and loans from the Covid-19 Small Business Relief Fund in a searchable database......»»
Small-business loan deadline poses test for Mnuchin
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has given big companies until May 18, a newly set deadline, to return their Paycheck Protection Program loans or face criminal liability. Many borrowers are reffing those demands......»»
Capitol Report: Republican lawmakers criticize Democrats for telling 5 public companies to return small-business loans
Republican members of a new watchdog panel on Wednesday push back against their Democratic colleagues’ demand that five public companies return emergency loans meant for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus crisis......»»
Hundreds of publicly traded companies got more than $1 billion from PPP small-business fund
There's no known evidence any of the companies violated the rules of the PPP, which approved more than $500 billion in loans during the past.....»»
Phoenix transportation company ordered to return $10M PPP loan
A publicly traded Phoenix transportation company is one of five companies that were ordered Friday to return loans they received through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program......»»
New Mexico financial experts give top tips for getting your PPP loan forgiven
More than $2.1 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans could be forgiven for New Mexico companies if certain guidelines are followed, according to the Small Business Administration......»»
Strip clubs, payday lenders, lobbyists fight to get emergency federal loans
In a wave of lawsuits, companies battered by covid-19 but excluded from aid seek small-business funds......»»
More than 40 public companies giving back PPP coronavirus relief loans as feds threaten penalties
More than 40 public companies are pledging to return money to the government’s small-business coronavirus fund now that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is threatening criminal prosecutions for violating t.....»»
Coal snags $31 million in rescue loans for small business
Stimulus loans meant to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic are being doled out to coal companies, stoking criticism......»»
Wisconsin firms set to receive $1.68 billion in loans so far in second round of PPP
The U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting applications for the second round of funding Monday......»»
Hotel Group Will Return Tens of Millions in Small Business Loans
One of the biggest beneficiaries of the government’s small business lending program said on Saturday that its companies will return at least $70 million in loans received through the Paycheck Protection Program. .....»»
Capitol Report: Small-business owners could face jail time as DOJ launches investigation into coronavirus loan program
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into companies that applied for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and businesses that provided misleading information could face jail sentences, experts say......»»
Faster results: Local fintech firms jump into PPP process
The Small Business Administration is tapping into local fintech firms to help with processing loans and applications......»»
Minority businesses worry they are locked out of payroll lending program
As the government issues a second round of aid for small business owners, some U.S. senators, community banking groups and minority-owned banks said they are worried businesses owned by people of color may miss out on receiving much-needed loans......»»
Capitol Report: Mnuchin says U.S. will audit small-business loans above $2 million and warns of ‘criminal liability’ for false certifications
The Trump administration will audit small-business loans above $2 million, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday, as he warned of criminal liability for companies who improperly got government cash......»»
Some businesses won’t return funds despite pressure from Trump administration
While a few publicly traded companies have said they will return the money they got under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, several told The Post they qualified for the loans fairly and would keep the money......»»