SBA Exhausts Funds for New Disaster Loans
WASHINGTON – Today, the SBA announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene. Until Congress appropriates additional funds, the SBA is pausing new loan offers for its direct, low-interest, long-term loans to disaster survivors. However, SBA is encouraging individuals and small businesses to continue to apply for loans given assurances from congressional leaders that additional funding will be provided upon Congress’s return in November.
U.S. SBA Disaster Loans Available for Businesses Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
In response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains committed to supporting small businesses and residents impacted by the storm. Below are SBA assistance programs available to your business if you are in one of the affected areas of these natural disasters.
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SBA Exhausts Funds for New Disaster Loans
WASHINGTON – Today, the SBA announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene. Until Congress appropriates additional funds, the SBA is pausing new loan offers for its direct, low-interest, long-term loans to disaster survivors. However, SBA is encouraging individuals and small businesses to continue to apply for loans given assurances from congressional leaders that additional funding will be provided upon Congress’s return in November.
U.S. SBA Disaster Loans Available for Businesses Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
In response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains committed to supporting small businesses and residents impacted by the storm. Below are SBA assistance programs available to your business if you are in one of the affected areas of these natural disasters.
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