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Applying for EIDL

Applying for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan a/k/a EIDL the SBA has implemented a new mandatory portal system. When using the portal it is important to be timely and accurate.  For example, if you are off a digit on your SSI number, it can take weeks to correct while your application is withdrawn from the processing system. Forget your login information or your password and there is no help available. You have to start the application process over.

Once the SBA requests information they will give you seven days to comply. If you do not, your application is withdrawn, and you will be required to file for a reconsideration explaining why you should be reconsidered.

There are many pitfalls to the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance processing procedures and information obtained from customer service is frequently incorrect. Either download the SOP manual from the SBA website or contact us.

Disaster Assistance Available For Business Owners Financially Impacted By Hurricane Idalia

Business owners financially impacted by Hurricane Idalia may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration.  Working capital loans up to two million dollars with no interest or payments for twelve months are available to businesses that can not pay their ordinary operating expenses due to a disaster such as Idalia.

The hurricane which occurred on August 27, 2023, has been declared a natural disaster by the President and allows businesses in the county and surrounding counties where the storm made landfall to apply for this assistance.

There does not need to be physical damage to the business to be eligible as the assistance is based on economic injury rather than physical injury.