The Q1/20 Citizens Business Conditions Index showed only a slight decline (from 61.0 to 60.8) because the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic emerged late in the quarter, but the modest directional shift reflected the gathering storm of the pandemic disruption. read more

APR 28, 2020 - 6:25 am

According to COVID Loan Tracker's estimates, at least $400 billion, in addition to the funds already allocated, will be needed to satisfy the outstanding financial need of small businesses as they navigate the current crisis. read more

APR 27, 2020 - 6:45 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that bank’s aversion to risk in lending may make them a weak conduit for the Fed’s post-pandemic recovery plans. read more

APR 27, 2020 - 6:30 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the House passed a $484 billion bill that will replenish two aid programs for small businesses and provide relief to hospitals. read more

APR 24, 2020 - 7:00 am

Tiger Capital co-founder Dan Kane predicted that COVID-19 will cause a huge spike in asset dispositions across multiple sectors once the economic recovery begins. read more

APR 24, 2020 - 6:30 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Senate passed a $484 billion bill designed to deliver aid to small businesses and hospitals, with $320 billion allocated to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. read more

APR 22, 2020 - 7:00 am

Five key takeaways from the ELFA/ELFF webinar, which discussed the U.S. economy and equipment finance industry during COVID-19. read more

APR 20, 2020 - 6:55 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that lawmakers have disagreed about how to replenish the $350 billion small business loan program, which exhausted its funds after approving 1.6 million applications. read more

APR 17, 2020 - 6:55 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that banks are performing more due diligence than required for federal small business stimulus loans. read more

APR 14, 2020 - 6:50 am

Half of chief financial officers surveyed by CFO expect a "V-shaped" recovery or a return to normal economic activity in Q3/20. Despite this positive outlook, 35% indicated headcount reductions. read more

APR 14, 2020 - 6:40 am

Customers Bank is partnering with OakNorth to process $500 million in small business loan applications under the federal Paycheck Protection Program. read more

APR 13, 2020 - 6:35 am

A new LendingTree survey of more than 1,200 small business owners found that 71% worry they’ll never recover from the downturn. read more

APR 9, 2020 - 6:35 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Reserve is working with the Treasury to create a new program designed to finance the loans that lenders make through the emergency small business lending program. read more

APR 7, 2020 - 7:00 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that the senate passed a $2 trillion package designed to provide economic stimulus in response to the coronavirus pandemic. read more

MAR 26, 2020 - 7:00 am

The Wall Street Journal reported that as U.S. bankers prepare for their annual stress tests, many are realizing that the impact of COVID-19 is far worse. read more

MAR 25, 2020 - 6:55 am