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.Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba. Gov) to monitor your loan status or to make payments. As of January 1, 2022, SBA stopped accepting applications for new COVID-19 EIDL loans or advances. There are three main options for a borrower with an SBA loan in default. First, they can enroll in a hardship program. Merely having a P.O. Box in the disaster area would not qualify as a physical presence. Notice: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.