SBA Disaster Assistance Loans Are Key to Continuing Recovery Process
If you are a disaster survivor in
Next to insurance, an SBA low-interest disaster loan is the primary source of funds in
* Many survivors who register with
* There are three ways to submit an SBA loan application: online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/; in person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC); or by mail. To find the nearest location, use the FEMA Mobile app or visit www.FEMA.gov/DRC.
* Do not wait on an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application. You can begin your recovery immediately with a low-interest SBA disaster loan. The loan balance will be reduced by your insurance settlement if you receive one. SBA loans may be available for losses not covered by insurance or other sources.
* You should complete and return an SBA application as soon as possible. Failure to complete and submit the home disaster loan application may stop the
* Homeowners may be eligible for home disaster loans up to
* SBA may be able to help homeowners and renters replace important personal property including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the disaster, up to
* SBA can help businesses and private nonprofit organizations with up to
* SBA has staff at all DRCs to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes in submitting their application.
* Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may now include a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damaged caused by a similar disaster.
* SBA Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) help businesses get back on their feet from damage they sustained during the storms. The BRCs are a resource where businesses can meet face-to-face with SBA representatives to learn how a low-interest disaster loan can help them recover. The centers are located at:
Savannah Entrepreneurial Center
Hours:
Monday - Friday,
Saturday,
UGA Marine Extension and GA Sea Grant Center
Hours:
Monday - Friday,
Saturday,
* You don't have to accept an SBA loan even if you qualify for one.
* If you have not registered with
The quickest way to apply for federal assistance is online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App. Survivors may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362 (Voice, 711 or VRS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Because of high demand, lines may be busy. Please be patient and try calling in the morning or evening when call volume may be lower. The toll free numbers are open from
Or you can visit a Disaster Recovery Center.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call
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