As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation's only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Hardship Accommodation Plan. SBA is offering a Hardship Accommodation Plan (HAP) for COVID-19 EIDL borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges.
A letter of agreement is only legally binding if both parties sign the document. If only one person signs the letter of agreement, then it is considered to be non-binding.
Under the new law, forbearance shall be granted for up to 180 days at your request, and shall be extended for an additional 180 days at your request. 1 Remember to make the second 180-day request before the end of the first forbearance period.
A Forbearance Agreement can be a versatile tool after a default has occurred. In a Forbearance Agreement, the Lender specifically preserves the Borrower's default, but agrees to forbear on collection for a specified period in exchange for certain accommodations from the Borrower.