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Self-employed owners can\u2019t apply until April 10, though other small businesses can start applying April 3.<\/p>\n<p>But Cole predicts millions of small business owners won\u2019t apply because they don\u2019t know about the program or won\u2019t understand the terms, including the forgiveness provision. Millions more likely won\u2019t apply because they\u2019re discouraged and expect to be turned down, according to Cole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a financial literacy issue,\u201d Cole said. \u201cI\u2019d be surprised if even half of the 30 million owners get loans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Owners who intend to apply should contact their business bankers this week and find out what paperwork will be needed, said Cole, adding that owners should plan on submitting documentation on payroll and other qualifying expenses such as rent, as well as business tax returns for 2018 and 2019.<\/p>\n<p>He also advises owners to plan their firms\u2019 cash-flow needs for the next three months. If they have to stop paying the firms\u2019 rent or mortgage, they should immediately contact their landlords or lenders and notify them that this is due to the pandemic. Owners who don\u2019t know how to forecast cash flows should work with friends or relatives who do. Training is available through the <a href=\"http:\/\/floridasbdc.org\/disaster\/\">Florida SBDC Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cole said he\u2019s encouraged that the program intends to streamline underwriting to prevent a huge backlog of applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt might just work, but there are massive opportunities for fraud because of lack of formal underwriting,\u201d he said. \u201cI doubt that potential fraud&nbsp;is much of a priority right now. The critically important goal is to get the money out the door and into the hands of the small firms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Applications can be submitted through Small Business Administration lenders or federally insured banks and credit unions. 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