Non-Bank Lender PPP Approval

Will non-bank lenders who apply for PPP Lending automatically be enrolled if they meet all applicable criteria?

No. Non-bank lenders are encouraged to submit SBA Form 3507 and the relevant documents to NFRLApplicationForPPP@sba.gov. Submission of this form does not result in automatic enrollment in the PPP. The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department will evaluate each application to determine whether or not the applicant qualifies.

Linked here and pasted below is the text from the official question and answer document published by the Department of the Treasury, which you should reference:
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf

Below is the official question from Q22 as of May 14, 2020

22. Question: I am a non-bank lender that meets all applicable criteria of the PPP Interim Final Rule. Will I be automatically enrolled as a PPP lender? What criteria will SBA and the Treasury Department use to assess whether to approve my application to participate as a PPP lender?

Below is the official answer from Q22 as of May 14, 2020

Answer: We encourage lenders that are not currently 7(a) lenders to apply in order to increase the scope of PPP lending options and the speed with which PPP loans can be disbursed to help small businesses across America. We recognize that financial technology solutions can promote efficiency and financial inclusion in implementing the PPP. Applicants should submit SBA Form 3507 and the relevant attachments to NFRLApplicationForPPP@sba.gov. Submission of the SBA Form 3507 does not result in automatic enrollment in the PPP. SBA and the Treasury Department will evaluate each application from a non-bank or non-insured depository institution lender and determine whether the applicant has the necessary qualifications to process, close, disburse, and service PPP loans made with SBA’s guarantee. SBA may request additional information from the applicant before making a determination.

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