As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
As of 2024, businesses with COVID-19 EIDL loans must focus on managing their repayment obligations. These loans are not eligible for forgiveness (except for the EIDL advance grants) and require full repayment.
Subordinating a lien is a process where the initial financial entity (SBA or your bank) agrees to rank its lien position behind an incoming lien on the assets of the company (i.e. accounts and accounts receivable of your company).
Individuals who own 20% or more of a small business applicant must provide an unlimited personal guaranty.
Sole traders are personally liable for their business debts. There is no separate legal entity responsible for business debts, unlike with a limited liability company.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
EIDLs for less than $200,000 are generally not personally guaranteed, which means the business owner is not personally liable for the debt as long as the business is structured as an LLC or corporation.