6 days ago2 minHouse Passes PPP Bill and New Loan Forgiveness GuidanceThe House of Representatives just passed the "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act," which makes several amendments to the CARES Act to make PPP loans...
May 181 minSBA, Treasury Release PPP Loan Forgiveness ApplicationOn Friday, the SBA and Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. The application provides borrowers with instruct...
May 71 minSBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal ReopensThe SBA's EIDL Disaster Loan Portal is back up and accepting apps on a limited basis. Important: Accepting apps for two business categories only: Agricultura...
May 51 minExtended: Members TeleHealth℠ Coverage for Realtors®Extended: Members now have until May 31 to enroll for 2 months of NAR-funded Members TeleHealth℠. Upon the conclusion of the free period, members will be abl...
Apr 281 minMandatory Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Short-Term Rental Extended Until May 18Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order extending mandatory closure of non-essential businesses and short-term rentals from May 4 until May 1...
Apr 272 minThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Application Process Reopens on April 27 at 10:30AMThe Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process reopens on April 27 at 10:30AM. This program, created by the CARES Act, provides loans to small bus...
Apr 202 minPandemic Unemployment Assistance Now Available in MAToday Massachusetts launched its Pandemic Unemployment Assistance portal, which allows independent contractors such as Realtors® to apply for unemployment be...
Apr 141 minNEW Federal Advocacy Resource - Quick Reference Guide to Recent Health Insurance ChangesThe Guide provides a high- level overview organized by source and type of coverage (Employer, Medicare, ACA for testing, treatment, etc.), including numerous...
Apr 102 minRealtors® eligible to apply for benefits under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)Last Updated April 16, 2020 What's New: Updated Table of Federal Benefit Programs for Independent Contractors Today Realtors® became eligible to apply for be...
Apr 31 minSBA CARES Act Clarification and FAQLate on April 2, the SBA released its interim final rule on the SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program loans, created by the CARES Act. This rule clarifies on...
Apr 13 minNotes from the MAR Legal Hotline: April 2020This month’s edition of the Notes from the Legal Hotline focuses on disruptions to the real estate industry as a result of COVID-19. These are just a few of ...
Mar 312 minReal Estate as an Essential Business & Short-Term RentalsOn March 31, Governor Baker made two important announcements concerning real estate: Real Estate as an Essential Business The essential business list has bee...
Mar 191 minSenate Passes Emergency Coronavirus AidSelf-Employed, Small Business Included in Emergency Aid Measures The Senate passed emergency legislation on March 18 to provide support to workers and famili...
