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.The SBA may forgive certain business loans for self-employed individuals, including PPP loans, but there are many factors at play. A new Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application form is out. I have already submitted my EIDL application can I submit for the PPP loan? • YES, so long as you don't duplicate benefits included in the EIDL. No. EIDL loans (not advances) must be repaid over 30 years. Unlike PPP loans, there is no forgiveness process for these loans. Can I use form 3508EZ to apply for forgiveness? How to fill out the PPP loan forgiveness application forms.