SBA Informational Webinars - Disaster Loan Program for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Texas small business can now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help with the COVID-19 crisis.

What's an EIDL?

• The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits.
• EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills.
• The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.
• EIDLs have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based on borrower's ability to repay.

How do I apply?

• Online at SBA.gov/disaster
• Need help? Call the SBA's Disaster Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can call 800-877-8339

Live webinars presented on Wednesdays by the SBA's Dallas/Fort Worth District Office from material contained in the Business Guide found at https://www.sba.gov.  The presenter is Linda Williams, SBA Economic Development Specialist at the Dallas/Fort Worth District Office.