How to spend SBA Disaster Loan?
EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. What is the SBA disaster loan program? The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loan program specifically serves people affected by natural disasters in the U.S. For COVID-19 relief, all small businesses, including sole proprietors and independent contractors, can apply. How much can I borrow? You can borrow up to $2 million if your business is physically affected by a disaster (such as COVID-19, or a hurricane, earthquake or some other form of economic injury). However, the media is widely reporting that the SBA has capped loan amounts to $150,000 due to overwhelming demand (though the SBA has not publicly confirmed this). If you qualify, the interest rate for an SBA disaster loan is 3.75% for businesses, and 2.75% for non-profit organizations. SBA loans have fairly long terms—generally 15 to 30 ye...