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SBA Provides Deferments to Borrowers in Hurricane Affected Areas Effective immediately, SBA is providing an automatic 12 month deferment of principal and interest payments for SBA-serviced business and disaster loans that were in “regular servicing” status on August 25, 2017, in those primary counties designated as Federal disaster areas.

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HURRICANE HARVEY RECOVERY INFORMATION

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SBA is actively coordinating with FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Departments of Energy and Labor, as well as State and local partners to support the recovery of citizens impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

When you’re ready to think about next steps, start by contacting FEMA for recovery assistance in the form of grants. Register for FEMA assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

HOW SBA CAN HELP

SBA offers low-interest, long-term disaster loans to small businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace uninsured/underinsured disaster damaged property.

Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

SBA will be alongside FEMA at Disaster and Business Recovery Centers, providing assistance to disaster survivors. At the centers, disaster survivors will be able to apply in person, and get counseling on the next steps toward recovery.

Learn more about the SBA Disaster Loan Program FAQ

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online HERE, in-person at a disaster center, or by mail. A loan officer will determine your eligibility during processing, after reviewing any insurance or other recoveries. SBA can make a loan while your insurance recovery is pending.

– As a business of any size, you may borrow up to $2 million for physical damage.
– As a small business, small agricultural cooperative, small business engaged in aquaculture, or private non-profit organization you may borrow up to $2 million for Economic Injury.
– As a small business, you may apply for a maximum business loan (physical and/or economic injury) of $2 million.
– As a homeowner you may borrow up to $200,000 to repair/replace your disaster damaged primary residence.
– As a homeowner or renter, you may borrow up to $40,000 to repair/replace damaged personal property.

APPLY ONLINE NOW

For more information about SBA Disaster Loans, visit disasterloan.sba.gov. Our Customer Service Center is also available to provide assistance at 1-800-659-2955 or by e-mail at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

FEMA

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BUSINESS OR FARM WAS DAMAGED

This page contains information for business owners and farmers affected by a disaster including assistance offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Farm Service Agency (FSA). FEMA does not offer grant assistance to businesses and farmers.

FEMA provides referrals for business owners and farmers. FEMA may also maintain a list of additional referral resources for business owners and farmers. The referrals may be obtained by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or by visiting Disaster Declarations. Please select the state in which your disaster occurred.

Business and farm loans are available to people who have suffered damage to business property or economic injury. These low-interest loans are available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA), to repair or replace damaged property not covered by insurance, and to provide working capital.

You can obtain information at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) that may be set up after the President declares a major disaster. You can also call 1-800-621-FEMA (TTY: 1-800-462-7585) for information. You can visit the County FSA office or one of the SBA workshops set up in disaster areas.

In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Extension Service provides information and materials to farmers, ranchers, and others on what they can do to protect themselves and their property against the hazards associated with disasters. Information is available on such topics as: cleanup of damaged property, sanitation precautions, insect control, food preparation in an emergency, recovery actions on damaged farms, and renovations of damaged equipment and property.

Last Updated from the FEMA website at www.fema.gov : 04/14/2017 – 15:39

APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

This page provides information and guidance for disaster survivors who want to apply for assistance related to a federally declared disaster. It incLudes a link to complete an application for FEMA assistance, a list of items you need when you apply for FEMA assistance, and the phone number for FEMA if you cannot complete an application online. If you need immediate assistance call 911.

APPLY NOW

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for assistance online. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may also call (800) 621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585 to apply during standard hours of operation (7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time), 7 days a week. You can also check your application status at DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors have 60-days from the date of a declaration for Individual Assistance to apply for assistance.

Please note that if you are eligible for an Individual Assistance grant you are not required to pay back the grant to FEMA. There is no income threshold for Individual Assistance grants, but you may be referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a low interest disaster loan to assist in your recovery. These low interest disaster loans for homeowners and businesses from the SBA must be repaid.

DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS YOU NEED TO APPLY

When you register for disaster assistance either online or by phone, you will need the following to complete your application.

– Social Security number
– Address of the location where the damage occurred (pre-disaster address)
– Current mailing address
– Current telephone number
– Insurance information
– Total household annual income
– Routing and account number for your checking or savings account
       (this allows FEMA to directly transfer disaster assistance funds into your bank account). 
– A description of your disaster-caused damage and losses

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit the Individual Disaster Assistance page on this site for the following information:
– The types of assistance FEMA provides to individuals and families
– What happens if you have insurance
– What happens during your home inspection
– What happens after your inspection
– How to obtain a copy of your application/case file
– How to appeal FEMA’s decision regarding your assistance

Please watch our video: FEMA Registration Intake Video

To determine if your damaged home is in a Federally declared disaster area please visit the Disaster Declarations page on this site. You can also enter your address on DisasterAssistance.gov/address-lookup to determine if your home is in an area declared for Individual Assistance.

Last Updated from the FEMA website at www.fema.gov : 02/28/2017 – 14:30