In order to qualify for this benefit program, homeowners and renters must have sustained physical damage and be located in a disaster declared area.
Credit Requirements: SBA's assistance is in the form of loans, as such SBA must have a reasonable assurance that such loans can and will be repaid based on satisfactory credit and repayment ability.
Collateral Requirements: Collateral is required for all home disaster loans over $25,000, to the extent it is available. Real estate is the preferred form of collateral. SBA will not decline a loan for lack of collateral, but SBA will require the borrower to pledge collateral if it is available.
Disaster survivors must repay SBA disaster loans. SBA can only approve loans to applicants with a reasonable ability to repay the loan and other obligations. The terms of each loan are established in accordance with each borrower's ability to repay. The law gives SBA several powerful tools to make disaster loans affordable: low fixed interest rates, long-terms (up to 30 years), and refinancing of prior real estate liens (in some cases). As required by law, the interest rate for each loan is based on SBA's determination of whether an applicant has credit available elsewhere and can fund their own recovery without incurring a financial hardship.
The SBA can provide up to $200,000 to homeowners to repair or replace their primary residence. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to help repair or replace personal property. There are no upfront fees or early payment penalties charged by SBA.
30 years | |
Cannot exceed 4% if no credit elsewhere. Cannot exceed 8% if credit available elsewhere | |
$200,000 for real estate, $40,000 for personal property | |
Monthly | |
No | |
No |
Apply online for disaster loan assistance at your own convenience through SBA's secure Disaster Loan Assistance website.
For application information, please call 1-800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov
For more information about the program or questions on how to apply, please visit the Disaster Loan Assistance site.
Or contact the program at:
1-800-659-2955
OR
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov