With government announcements coming daily it can be hard to keep up. Here is a quick summary of what we know so far and what is still being clarified.
If you require more than $100,000, there is another program being offered by BDC which the details have yet to come out. Rumor has it will be based on completion of (a) statement of personal affairs form by each shareholder (b) application for financing and (c) last 2 years of financials prepared by a CPA
Support for entrepreneurs impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
Effective March 18, 2020, new relief measures for qualified businesses include:
Working capital loans of up to $2 million with flexible repayment terms such as principal postponements for qualifying businesses;
Postponement of payments for up to 6 months, free of charge, for existing BDC clients with total BDC loan commitment of $1 million or less;
Reduced rates on new eligible loans;
Additional details regarding Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) measures, including industry specific support, to be announced in the coming days.