Salisbury Bank – Coronavirus Response

COVID-19 Resources for Business Owners

Information Current as of January 20, 2021

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates

Please continue to monitor this webpage for updates to our PPP process

The Economic Aid Act has resulted in a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. This new round includes First Draw (for Borrowers who did not previously receive a loan) and Second Draw (for Borrowers who received a First Draw loan) PPP loans. New rules have been released in conjunction with the program and can be found on the Treasury website. Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to understand the rules and determine your eligibility.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is releasing this round of PPP loans in a layered approach and Salisbury Bank will not be able to accept applications until Tuesday, January 19^th. We are accepting inquiries for customers (form below) prior to our access to the program in an effort to expedite the process.

The SBA believes that the recent program changes will meet the demand for this round of loans. They have also changed their approval process and have asked Banks and Customers to exercise patience. Banks will no longer receive SBA approval instantaneously as the SBA will be conducting front end compliance checks.

First Draw PPP Loans

Please reference the SBA Overview of First Draw PPP Loans in addition to the program rules to better understand your eligibility. Salisbury Bank will only be accepting First Draw inquiries for existing customers. If you are eligible based on the program rules and are an existing customer of Salisbury Bank, please fill out the inquiry form below to be added to our queue. Your request will be processed in the order in which it was received.

Second Draw PPP Loans

As a result of the Economic Aid Act a new round of PPP loans (Second Draw Loans) has been launched by the SBA. These loans are for Borrowers that previously received a First Draw (initial) PPP Loan. Please reference the SBA Overview for Second Draw PPP Loans in addition to the program rules to better understand your eligibility.

There are certain eligibility requirements that a Borrower must meet in order to qualify for a Second Draw. These include, but are not limited to:

The Borrower received a First Draw (an initial PPP loan) loan and has or will use all of the loan proceeds within the parameters of those rules on or before the date of disbursement of the Second Draw Loan.
The Borrower can demonstrate at least a 25% reduction in gross revenue in any one quarter from 2019 compared to the corresponding quarter in 2020.
All program rules, including eligibility requirements, can be found at the Treasury website

Salisbury Bank will only be accepting Second Draw inquiries for customers who received their First Draw loan through Salisbury Bank. If you are eligible based on the criteria noted above please fill out the inquiry form below to be added to our queue. Your request will be processed in the order in which it was received.

Please note that completing this form is the only way to begin your request to apply for a PPP loan. Completing this form is not the application for a PPP loan nor does it guarantee that your application will be approved.

Your Name (required)*
First Last
Business Name (for Second Draw inquiries, please use name as it appeared on your First Draw loan) (required)*
Current Commercial Loan Officer – Individual (if applicable)
Your Email Address (required)*
Your Phone Number (required)*
Please choose one:*
- I am looking to apply for a First Draw PPP Loan (note: reduction test is not required to submit inquiry)
- I am looking to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan (please complete reduction test below-required to submit)
Reduction Test (for Second Draw Loan eligibility)
Quarter selected for comparison
- Q1
- Q2
- Q3
- Q4
2019 Gross Revenue for Quarter Selected
2020 Gross Revenue for Quarter Selected
% decrease (must be at least 25%)
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This form provides us the information needed to start your application. After submitting this form you will receive an email from one of our representatives (within 1-business day) with instructions to begin the application process.
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Salisbury Bank’s Forgiveness Process

The Economic Aid Act also includes pending changes to the forgiveness process. These changes focus on loans less than $150,000, so you may wish to wait to apply for forgiveness until those rules are published.
We are pleased to report that all of our initial First Draw PPP Borrowers have been sent a secure email with instructions on how to begin the forgiveness application process. Please contact us if you need the email resent.
The SBA and Treasury continue to update the rules of the program. It is recommended that you visit the Treasury website to review the additional guidance. Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to determine your eligibility.
Our digital application provides guidance on each tab, so please be sure to read through the material provided. The software also features a message tab that will allow you to send messages and upload supporting documents securely.
After we have completed our review of your forgiveness application and supporting documentation we will send your application to the SBA. The SBA then has 90 days to perform their review before a final forgiveness decision is made.
The SBA has released a Forgiveness Factsheet that provides an overview of the process and a list of the possible documentation that you will need.

There are additional programs available to business owners impacted by COVID-19, these programs are not facilitated through Salisbury Bank or other financial institutions/Banks.

The Small Business Administration has multiple programs to assist businesses

For businesses domiciled in Connecticut please visit this link to learn about additional resources available to you at the State level: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Information-For/Business-Resources

For businesses domiciled in Massachusetts please visit this link to learn about additional resources available to you at the State level: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-resources-and-guidance-for-businesses

For businesses domiciled in New York please visit this link to learn about additional resources available to you at the State level. http://www.nyssbdc.org/CoronaSBupdates.html

Reduction Test (for Second Draw Loan eligibility)