Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

Credit expert Gerri Detweiler is education director for Nav. She has more than three decades of experience in consumer credit education, has been interviewed in more than 3500 news stories, and answered over 10,000 credit questions online. Her articles have been widely syndicated on sites such as MSN, Forbes, and MarketWatch. She is the author or coauthor of five books, including Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track. She has testified before Congress on consumer credit legislation.

Articles by Gerri Detweiler

COVID-19

How to Fill Out the PPP Forgiveness Application EZ Form

The SBA has released the new PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508EZ, which is designed to streamline PPP forgiveness for …
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5 Reasons You May Want to Reconsider An EIDL Loan

On June 15, 2020 the SBA reopened the EIDL application and advance portal for new applications from qualified businesses. Businesses …
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7 Ways the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Can Help Your Business

Update: The President has signed the PPP Extension Act which extends the deadline to apply for PPP loans to August …
COVID-19

How to Pivot Your Business During the COVID-19 Crisis

“Pivot,” is a word that has joined the lexicon of phrases linked to the coronavirus crisis. Small businesses are being …
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Should You Defer Your Small Business Loans?

Cash is tight for many small businesses as they navigate the changing economy during coronavirus. One option for helping to …
COVID-19

How to Apply for Forgiveness for Your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan

This article has been significantly updated June 18, to include information from the new PPP Forgiveness Application. Treasury and SBA …
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Self Employed: How to Fill Out the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form

This article was updated June 17, 2020 with information from the new PPP Forgiveness Application 3608EZ and the 19th Interim …
COVID-19

Is Your Business Eligible for More PPP Loan Funds?

Partnerships and seasonal employers may not have received the full amount of Paycheck Protection Program funds for which they are …
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4 Types of Crowdfunding: Which One Is Right For You?

So you could use a little cash injection for your small business, but you’re not sure you can get a …