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As soon as first and second rounds of PPP funding were approved, People's Bank loan officers immediately reached out to their customers to guide them through the process.
As soon as first and second rounds of PPP funding were approved, People's Bank loan officers immediately reached out to their customers to guide them through the process. In total, People's Bank helped 165 businesses secure $20 million to offset losses due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The average loan size was $115,137—spread across the small business, commercial, healthcare and agricultural sectors. "The program was a true blessing and lifeline for our small businesses and communities," said People's Bank President Kevin Halterman.
