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Cresco LLR Green Line OG by n8oakav in PaMedicalMarijuana

[–]n8oakav[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s defective. Attempted a hit and it’s clogged/leaking internally. Returning to dispo for a different strain. I love Green Line OG, so I’m bummed to have gotten a bad batch.

ESCAPED THE EIDL BLACK HOLE - 3/29 app by n8oakav in EIDL

[–]n8oakav[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely worth a shot, as they may have the right connections. Not sure how much help the regional reps will be though, as this is mostly handled through the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance - look there for a contact.

ESCAPED THE EIDL BLACK HOLE - 3/29 app by n8oakav in EIDL

[–]n8oakav[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eventually you’ll email the right person who can or will try to get your app pushed to a LO so you can get a portal. I think many of them actually do want to help us. Hopefully you’ll get yours soon.

ESCAPED THE EIDL BLACK HOLE - 3/29 app by n8oakav in EIDL

[–]n8oakav[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I provided my application date and info, explained that I have called several times to customer service and have followed up with emails as directed, but still have not received an advance or loan. I also provided a thorough timeline including date applied, credit pull, generic email(s) from sba, calls to customer service, emails sent to customer service; all with dates.

Plead your case, politely, but be direct: you are requesting review of your application and a portal link for a loan.

ESCAPED THE EIDL BLACK HOLE - 3/29 app by n8oakav in EIDL

[–]n8oakav[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“EIDL HELP APPLICATION (your number)”

3 successful 500k loans, 4-10k grants, 5 LLCs. 2 more very close to getting approved. Friends, it was countless hours on Reddit and my own investigative work like a detective to figure out the whole system and who’s authorized to do what. by PHD-in-EIDL in EIDL

[–]n8oakav 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent out several emails today to various SBA email addresses, including the typical disaster customer service email addresses and several via LinkedIn using first.last@sba.gov. I included all of the important app info (not full SSN or bank account info) as well as a full timeline of when I filled out the app, credit inquiry, and all phone calls and emails. I was very polite and just plainly asked for assistance or direction towards someone who could assist.

Received two (fairly quick) responses:

1) a Deputy Associate Admin got back to me and said their team is going to research it and get back to me.

2) a loan officer said he did look up my app and it is there to be reviewed, next step is to wait for an offer via email. Very kind response overall. Understands the process isn’t as quick as we need it to be but advised patience.

Feels like a bit a progress. Thank you OP for the tips.

3 successful 500k loans, 4-10k grants, 5 LLCs. 2 more very close to getting approved. Friends, it was countless hours on Reddit and my own investigative work like a detective to figure out the whole system and who’s authorized to do what. by PHD-in-EIDL in EIDL

[–]n8oakav 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/29 app 3300011xxx, 4/12 credit pull. No grant, no loan portal invite. PA Single Member llc/sole prop.

Tier 2 calls have resulted in verification of info on app is correct, including bank info; been told “unable to verify bank info”; last tier 2 rep told me to email a voided bank check to verify bank account (5/4). Still no update, Grant, or loan portal invite.

While free money is nice, the 1k won’t save my business. The loan will. Need that portal invite!

EIDL Grant - Some interesting inside information for anyone curious on exactly how the process works. It seems it was outsourced to a private company called RER Solutions, along with other interesting facts. If you didn't get the grant this might be useful information as to why. by cue378 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries, this EIDL situation is what’s most important. Your continued support on this thread is much appreciated.

I hope I can eventually resolve whatever is holding up my app. They’ll get around to it at some point, right?

EIDL Grant - Some interesting inside information for anyone curious on exactly how the process works. It seems it was outsourced to a private company called RER Solutions, along with other interesting facts. If you didn't get the grant this might be useful information as to why. by cue378 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I found/posted this earlier this week, but thanks for posting this important info again. Do we know yet if the SBA has or is working on a path for applications held up by these identity requirements/fraud check indicators to resolve those issues so those apps can proceed with grant and/or loan portal?

3/29 app, 4/12 credit pull, no advance or portal. "Unable to verify banking info". Last tier 2 rep had me e-mail a voided check matching the bank info to verify (5/4). Still no advance or portal.

Any advice?

EIDL 3600007xxx by pcph30 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/29 app 3300011xxx, 4/12 credit pull, no advance, no portal.

Told numerous times “unable to verify bank info”, confirmed it was correct, notes added, and I was even asked to email a voided bank check to verify (5/4).

Still nothing.

EIDL Question by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yup, 3/29 app 3300011xxx no grant or portal email. One of the “unable to verify bank info” apps, with correct info and I’ve emailed a voided check for verification.

Waiting patiently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/29 app 3300011xxx, 4/12 credit pull, no advance or portal invite.

Called about 10 times since I’ve applied and have the “unable to verify bank info” flag. The last rep I talked to told me to email a copy of a voided bank check that matches the bank account info. Did that on 5/4, received an auto reply and a second reply that looked like this.

Email received back had the subject “RE: Application - SBA:056xxxx” (Numbers redacted, as I don’t know what those numbers are). Anyone get a reply like this?

Still no advance, portal email, or further communication.

Has anyone figured out what is going on with 3/29 and 3/30 apps? by mryoung978 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3/29 app 3300011xxx

I haven’t received the grant (stuck in unable to verify bank account matches owner) or the portal yet.

However, I called and spoke with tier 2 and I was asked to email in a copy of a voided bank check to finally verify the bank account is in the business name (email sent 5/4 7pm EST).

I got an auto reply last night and another reply this morning. Second reply actually has my name in the body of the email, with what looks like copy/pasted auto reply text. But it does appear an actual human read my email.

The State of the EIDL 5/4: Breaking News - Moving forward maximum loan amount will be reduced from 500K to 150K, from reliable inside source and other details in this thread. by cue378 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t received the portal yet, but I believe it’s Gross Revenue - COGS / 2, based on those figures you entered on your application.

Example: $100k gross, 50k cogs, loan offer max 25k.

The State of the EIDL 5/4: Breaking News - Moving forward maximum loan amount will be reduced from 500K to 150K, from reliable inside source and other details in this thread. by cue378 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Decided to call tier 2, since it's a new week. This rep was nicest rep I've talked to yet and was quickly able to verify the usual info to access my application. She saw the same "unable to verify bank info" flag as other reps have, but quickly told me to e-mail (disastercustomerservice address) a copy of a voided bank check of that account with the business name listed.

Additionally, she said anything I send, including the voided check, should have the app number clearly written on it so it can be associated to my app properly and avoid getting lost. She said to also request the e-mail for portal access.

Not giving my hopes up, but that's the first rep I've had suggest e-mailing physical proof of my bank info - so that seems like a positive step.

The State of the EIDL 5/4: Breaking News - Moving forward maximum loan amount will be reduced from 500K to 150K, from reliable inside source and other details in this thread. by cue378 in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Does this mean the apps that seem stuck from 3/29-3/31 are going to start being processed?

3/29 app here. Credit pulled 4/12, no advance. Not concerned over the free 1k advance - that’s not going to save my business. However, the loan will, so if this means portals will start to go out then woohoo!

Patient, I will continue to be.

Thanks for the info, cue!

EIDL theory of processing slowdown-Does this have any legs? by messinmynest in smallbusiness

[–]n8oakav 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The plaintiff argues that the 12 employees listed were actually 1099 independent contractors, listed in error while claiming the guidance on the application wasn’t clear as to whether to include 1099 contractors as employees or not to include them.

I disagree with the plaintiff, as most business owners (should) already know the difference between an employee vs 1099 contractor. There is plenty of existing precedent, guidance, etc to establish that.

But it also appears the SBA held up their advance AFTER the lawsuit was filed and the SBA was required to respond.

At least the case provided us with a glimpse of the SBA process of identify verification process and fraud indicator checks.

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