All borrowers, regardless of loan size, can use SBA's direct forgiveness portal. Applying for forgiveness using the portal can take as little as 15 minutes.Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. As of January 1, 2022, SBA stopped accepting applications for new COVID-19 EIDL loans or advances. Borrowers are required to assign the proceeds of future assistance programs, including SBA loans, to the repayment of their Rapid Recovery Loan. After registration, you may use this streamlined process to automatically submit your forgiveness request to your lender. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection. Repayment is expected from more permanent funding sources OR from the future cash flow of the business. (U.S. Small Business Administration). Loans issued after June 5, 2020, have a maturity of five years.