On May 20, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“FRBNY” or the “Fed”) announced the first subscription date, June 17, 2020, in connection with the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (“TALF 2020”). The Fed also issued revised Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) and the new Master Loan and Security Agreement (“MLSA”) for the program,
TALF 2020 Update: Federal Reserve Bank of New York Releases FAQs and Revised Term Sheet
On May 12, 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “Fed”) issued new Frequently Asked Questions and a revised term sheet in connection with the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (“TALF 2020”). This Legal Update summarizes the FAQs and the revised term sheet, highlighting key changes and noting where further information or materials
SBA Releases Guidance on PPP Small Business Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule the evening of April 2 outlining key provisions of the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the provisions of the CARES Act relating to loan forgiveness. The rule is effective immediately.
Some highlights of the rule include:
Increase in interest rate. The interest rate on any PPP loan will be
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CARES Act Payroll Protection Program
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued guidance on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act. The PPP provides small business with funds to pay payroll costs, including employee benefits. The funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent and utilities. The specific guidance issued included
Potential for Fintech Lenders and other “Additional Lenders” to enter the SBA Market: What Lenders Need to Know
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. Among other things, the CARES Act creates the “Paycheck Protection Program” (PPP), which provides up to $349 billion to expand the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) existing 7(a) loan program to support new loan guarantees and subsidies. The terms of the PPP are described in more detail here.
The CARES Act allows the SBA and the Secretary of the Treasury to authorize additional lenders to make paycheck protection loans if they determine such additional lenders have the necessary qualifications to process, close, disburse and service loans made with the guaranty of the SBA. Details regarding the application process are expected to be provided in the next week. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin publicly stated in an interview with Fox News yesterday that he “expects to have a program up on Friday.”Continue Reading Potential for Fintech Lenders and other “Additional Lenders” to enter the SBA Market: What Lenders Need to Know
Small Business Loans under the CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law.
Among other things, the CARES Act creates the “Paycheck Protection Program,” which provides up to $349 billion to expand the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) existing 7(a) loan program to support new loan guarantees and subsidies. Highlights of the program include:
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Executing a “co-sponsored” Securitization
A recent trend in the fintech space is what is being coined by market participants as a “co-sponsored” securitization. The transaction is usually structured such that the company will sell its assets in a whole loan sale flow arrangement between it and an investor. Once enough loans are aggregated by the investor, it will typically
California Court Holds that NY Choice of Forum Is Unenforceable
On October 31, 2019, in a lease dispute related to credit card processing equipment, a California appellate court held that the parties’ choice of New York forum for dispute resolution was unenforceable due to the existence of a pre-dispute waiver of a non-waivable right guaranteed by the California constitution, statutes, and case law interpreting the
Structured finance bulletin – Fall 2019
In this fall edition of our Structured Finance Bulletin, we discuss structuring and legal considerations for multi-jurisdiction trade receivables financing transactions as well as the latest innovations in CLO structures.
We also revisit the European Union securitization regulations and the application in the United Kingdom of the European Union securitization regulations following Brexit and describe the benefits of structuring lending arrangements as repurchase facilities.
Finally, we take a deep dive into the CFPB’s recent proposed debt collection rulemaking and discuss the Japanese risk retention rules and the SEC’s concept release regarding several exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.Continue Reading Structured finance bulletin – Fall 2019
SEC increases filing fees for fiscal year 2020
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an increase in the filing fees to be paid by public companies and other issuers during the SEC’s 2020 fiscal year. Effective October 1, 2019, the filing fee rate will increase approximately 7.1 percent from the current rate of $121.20 per million dollars to $129.80 per million dollars for, among other things: (1) the registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933; and (2) the repurchase of securities in going private transactions pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).
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