Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
Important CEBA program details
What you need to know about your loan
| Forgiveness | You must have contacted ATB regarding refinancing your CEBA loan with ATB on or before January 18, 2024 to qualify for the forgiveness extension deadline. |
| Repayment | You can make payments on the principal of your loan any time. Talk with an ATB team member to arrange payment toward your CEBA loan. |
| Interest | Starting January 19, 2024, Any remaining balance on your loan as of January 18, 2024 will convert to a three-year term loan with 5% annual interest. Interest-only payments will be automatically deducted every month-end from your designated ATB account. |
| Full repayment deadline | The full repayment deadline is December 31, 2026. |
Frequently Asked Questions
For program and eligibility information, visit the Government of Canada's CEBA site.
The repayment terms for all CEBA loans are the same, regardless of their size.
All loans are interest-free until January 18, 2024. On January 19, 2024 , they will convert to three-year term loans with 5% annual interest. The interest payment frequency is determined by your financial institution.
No principal payment is required before January 18, 2024. If any balance remains outstanding after that, only payments on interest are required until the full balance of the principal is due on December 31, 2026.
To make a repayment or payment towards your CEBA loan, please reach out to your relationship manager, or visit an ATB Branch where a team member will be happy to guide you.
CEBA is an interest-free loan until January 18, 2024. Beginning on January 19, 2024, interest will be 5% per year for three years. The loan must be paid back in full by December 31, 2026.
The forgivable portion of your CEBA loan ($10,000 or $20,000) is taxable for the year in which you received your loan. Please speak with your accountant or the CRA regarding the tax implications of claiming forgiveness.
Your Repayment Plan term is determined by the Government of Canada using your own criteria, and isn’t negotiable or able to be amended.