Emergency loans are available to Indiana small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Funds became available through a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration following a request from Gov. Eric Holcomb, who along with the state has been providing daily updates to the crisis.
“Small businesses play a critical role in driving Indiana’s economy forward, with more than 512,000 employing 1.2 million Hoosiers across the state,” Holcomb said. “These disaster loans will provide much needed financial support to small business owners who are weathering the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.”
Under the program, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and nonprofits across the state are eligible to apply for low-interest loans up to $2 million to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue due to the coronavirus crisis. Loan interest rates for small businesses and nonprofits are 3.75% and 2.75%, respectively, with terms up to 30 years.
To qualify for disaster loans, applicants must demonstrate credit history, the ability to repay the loan, and proof of physical presence in Indiana and working capital losses. Additionally, the Indiana Small Business Development Center, which has 10 regional offices throughout the state, will provide free business advising and application assistance for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
For more information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, visit SBA.gov/Disaster or contact (800) 659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Deadline to apply for a loan is Dec. 18.
