How Can I Obtain a Small Business Loan from the Government?

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering loans for qualifying small businesses. SBA is collecting the requested information in order to make a loan under SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to the qualified entities listed in this application that are impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The information will be used in determining whether the applicant is eligible for an economic injury loan. If you do not submit all the information requested, your loan cannot be fully processed.

These are low-interest (3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits) loans with terms potentially as long as 30 years. You can apply for an SBA loan through its website. Be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Tax Information Authorization (IRS Form 4506T), completed and signed by each principal or owner
  • Recent federal income tax returns
  • Personal Financial Statement (SBA Form 413)
  • Schedule of Liabilities listing all fixed debts (SBA Form 2202)

You may also need to provide profit and loss statements, recent tax returns and balance sheets.

The estimated time for completing this entire application is two hours and ten minutes, although you may not need to complete all parts. You are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB approval number.

After you apply, the SBA will review your credit before conducting its own inspection to verify your losses. The SBA says its goal is to arrive at a decision on any disaster loans within two to three weeks. If it determines you are eligible, it will send you a loan closing document for your signature.


For additional information regarding SBA guidance in regards to the COVID-19 please visit: