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. The U.S. Small Business Administration released a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. PPP loan forgiveness. Borrowers may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. The loan is forgiven at the end of the 8-week period after you take out the loan. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. SBA is currently offering PPP loans until May 31, 2021.