Posts by Sarah Perez

It looks like the Paycheck Protection Program is finished — for now. The program, which was administered through the Small Business Administration, provided loans to small businesses that could be totally forgiven if a certain percentage of the funds were spent on payroll-related costs. The PPP proved immensely popular when it was first launched in…

The demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans may not look robust at the moment, but several lenders who spoke with the Tampa Bay Business Journal said that another round could be needed. Demand was explosive when the Small Business Administration launched the program in April, which allows loans to be completely forgiven if a certain…

In April, businesses sought money. In August, they’ll be seeking forgiveness.On Aug. 10, the Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for forgiveness of loans granted through the Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP, which was administered through the SBA, provided loans up to $10 million for businesses with less than 500 employees. About three months…

First Citrus (OTCQB:FCIT) reported second-quarter earnings on July 20, with another record quarter. These results were primarily fueled by PPP loans and COVID-19 re-positioning. The company’s valuation has taken a hit since February and is now at a level not seen since 2018. Second-Quarter Earnings The company reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.63, a…