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3 days ago
2 min

Main Street Lending Program Quick Update

The Main Street Lending Program (“MSLP”) is continuing to evolve. This quick update provides information on some important changes.

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Jul 14
2 min

The CARES Act and Subchapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code

Subchapter 5 was originally created under the SBRA of 2019. The purpose of SBRA was to simplify and reduce the costs of a Chapter 11 process

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paloisio

Jul 8
2 min

Lenders Participating in the Main Street Loan Program

Ahead of schedule the Boston Federal Reserve Bank has published a list of lenders participating in the Main Street Loan Program.

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paloisio

Jul 6
1 min

July 6, 2020: Main Street Loan Program Update

The Boston Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced today that the Main Street Lending Program is fully operational. Here is an overview.

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paloisio

Jul 4
1 min

PPP Loan Update: July 4, 2020

Today President Trump signed an extension of the application period for PPP loans from June 30, 2020 to August 8, 2020.

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paloisio

Jul 2
4 min

The Third Quarter of 2020 Brings New Opportunities for Lenders

New business development lenders have been sitting on the sidelines. Time to book new deals and close new business!

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paloisio

Jun 30
2 min

Focus Management Group: June Month in Review

This article covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. Below is for the month of June.

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paloisio

Jun 22
3 min

What Should Lenders Be Asking Now?

What are the questions lenders should be asking borrowers? What are the questions borrowers should be asking themselves?

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paloisio

Jun 4
2 min

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Passing of Payroll Protection Flexibility Act

The House and Senate have passed changes to the PPP loan forgiveness, & have changed the repayment requirements for amounts not forgiven.

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paloisio

Jun 1
2 min

Focus Management Group: May Month in Review

Each month we will be posting an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. This post is for May

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paloisio

May 26
3 min

Planning for Payroll Protection Act Loan Forgiveness

As a borrower, this is the time to organize your records. We recommend assembling the following...

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paloisio

May 19
2 min

Covid-19 and Working Capital: Bringing Working Capital Management Together

FMG is addressing techniques & approaches for managing each of the components of working capital, & then bringing all that analysis together

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paloisio

May 15
4 min

Covid-19 and Working Capital: Managing Accounts Receivable

Collecting cash is going to be extremely important during this time period, to ensure your company’s ability to continue to operate.

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paloisio

May 12
5 min

Covid-19 and Working Capital: Managing Inventory

The management of inventory during the phased return to normal is more difficult than managing inventory during ongoing routine operations.

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paloisio

May 11
8 min

Squeezed by Constantly Evolving Supply and Demand

The impact on borrowers has been huge, as liquidity is being squeezed out of companies while they struggle responding to supply and demand.

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paloisio

Apr 29
2 min

Focus Management Group: April Month in Review

Each month we will be posting an overview article that covers our recent company articles, announcements, and insights. Below is for April.

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paloisio

Apr 28
2 min

ALERT: PPP Additional Scrutiny Over $2 Million

Be alert that there will be additional scrutiny for any PPP loan over $2 million prior to forgiveness.

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paloisio

Apr 27
5 min

Part 2: Blocking and Tackling Working Capital in the Covid-19 World

Considering working capital and cash management with the backdrop of the coronavirus is complicated. Let’s work through a few examples.

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paloisio

Apr 23
3 min

Coronavirus Response: Main Street Loan Program

Under the CARES Act, small businesses have access to the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) which is expected to receive additional funding

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paloisio

Apr 21
4 min

Returning to Normal in Coronavirus Defined Stages

We all want to return to normal as quickly as possible. The question is what does normal mean and how can the return be financed?

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