If you have applied for PPP Forgiveness:

Your application status may be in the “Submitted to SBA” phase for an extended period of time, but don’t worry! Rest assured we are waiting for SBA approval and we will change your status when the SBA responds. The SBA has acknowledged the need to extend approval times in order to properly review each loan.

If you have not applied for PPP Forgiveness:

First round or second draw loan recipients can apply using our online Portal. You can complete the application digitally and upload any required documents. If you do not have access to our Portal, please email us at ppp@liveoak.bank Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST with your legal business entity name. We will not be accepting PDF or paper forms.

PPP Forgiveness Process

Live Oak is helping our PPP customers apply for forgiveness. To prepare for the process, review Gusto’s thorough step-by-step guide and our high-level steps below for completing your PPP forgiveness application.

Choose Your Application

The SBA has three applications for PPP forgiveness: the 3508 long form, 3508 EZ or the 3508S (The 3508S application is for any PPP loans under $150,000.). Only specific borrowers will be able to use the EZ form. Please use our guide to determine which application you are eligible to use.

Collect Documents

Many payroll providers are creating standard PPP payroll reports to help you calculate forgiveness. Check with your provider to determine if they have prepared one for you and view our required documents list to start collecting what you need.

Prepare Application & Calculations

The PPP loan forgiveness application includes quite a bit of math that requires careful calculations. Reference Gusto’s thorough step-by-step guide for their spreadsheet to help keep track of everything or this calculator by the AICPA.

Apply Through Our Online PPP Loan Portal

Our PPP Loan Portal is now accepting forgiveness applications from our PPP loan customers. If you need help gaining access, please email us at ppp@liveoak.bank and we can assist you Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST. If you already have access to the PPP Loan Portal, log in here.

PPP Forgiveness Timeline

Receive Funding

Receive Funding
Rehire staff, pay employees and cover other eligible expenses within the first 24 weeks after receiving your loan.

Track Expenses

Track Expenses
Keep detailed records and compile a track record of using your PPP loan on eligible expenses.

Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness
We’ll review your application and will be in touch as soon as possible after that review. We’ll make a decision on your application and submit to the SBA within 60 days after your application is complete.

SBA Review

SBA Review
The SBA will review your application and determine what portion of the loan (if any) will be forgiven.

Download a Detailed Timeline

Forgiveness Resources

Forgiveness Calculator

Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – The AICPA loan forgiveness calculators use available guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury, along with interpretations of that guidance to estimate the amount of a PPP loan that may be eligible for forgiveness. You will be asked to set up a username and password to access this free tool.

Applying for PPP Forgiveness:
How to Know Which Application to Use

The SBA has released streamlined variations of the Form 3508. The 3508S is available for PPP loans of $150,000 or less, and the 3508EZ is available for PPP loan borrowers meeting specific criteria. Please refer to the guide below, where we’ve outlined three different scenarios in which you are eligible to use the EZ Form.

When you are ready to complete your application with supporting documents for forgiveness, please email us at ppp@liveoak.bank with your legal business name and contact information to request access to our PPP Loan Portal. PPP Support Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.

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