How do I talk to a real person at SBA?

How do I talk to a real person at SBA?

Contact SBA’s Answer Desk at 800-827-5722 or [email protected] Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Where is SBA located in USA?

The Headquarters of SBA is at 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416.

Where do I send my SBA loan application?

Mail your payment: Enter your 10-digit SBA loan number in the memo field on your check or money order. Mail your payment to: U.S. Small Business Administration, P.O. Box 3918, Portland, OR 97208-3918.

How do I contact SBA EIDL?

For help with EIDL, call 833-853-5638 (TTY: 855-440-4960) or email [email protected].

Can SBA call me?

The SBA does not initiate contact on either 7a or disaster loans or grants. If you are proactively contacted by someone claiming to be from the SBA, suspect fraud.

Is the SBA federal or state?

SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free competitive enterprise and maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

How do I send documents to SBA?

Attachments that you email to the SBA cannot be larger than 5MB due to the SBA’s size limitation on emails. Fax your document(s) to: 1-202-481-1505. Customer Service Representatives may be available in your area to assist you with submitting your documents.

Can you apply for EIDL loan twice?

You want a second EIDL. You may apply for only one COVID-19 EIDL. But if your business is located in a declared disaster area and it experienced additional economic injury, you may apply for a separate EIDL as well as a COVID-19 EIDL.

How long does it take to receive Eidl funds after approval 2021?

Once a borrower applies for an EIDL, approval timelines can vary depending on volume. Typically, a decision is made within 21 days of application, and disbursement of money within five business days. Borrowers are assigned individual loan officers for servicing the loan.

Can I go to jail for SBA loan?

Making false statements to obtain an SBA loan can result in serious criminal penalties. A person convicted for a federal crime relating to loan fraud faces federal prison time and steep fines.

Why is SBA taking so long?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more small business owners applying for SBA loans. Due to the influx of applications, the SBA may take longer than usual to approve you for a loan. If you applied for the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, note that you can still apply for other SBA disaster loans.

How long does SBA processing take?

The SBA promises a turnaround time of 36 hours for their express loans. But, that doesn’t include the time it takes for the lender to approve the loan, which could tack on another few weeks. So, instead of 60-90 days, you’re looking at 30-60 days for the SBA loan processing time when all is said and done.

How long does it take for SBA to send email?

If you do receive an email invitation from the SBA, the timeline to fulfillment is similar to that of the EIDL loans. The SBA estimates that it will take around 21 days to process your case.

Can you get denied for the EIDL grant?

There are many reasons your EIDL loan application may have been denied. It could be that your application wasn’t filled out properly (maybe you didn’t calculate EIDL loan amount correctly). Or maybe you didn’t have adequate collateral or you weren’t running an eligible business.

How do I know if my Eidl was approved?

How can I check EIDL loan status? To check the status of your Targeted EIDL Advance application and/or Supplemental Targeted Advance application, visit the SBA portal or call the customer service phone number listed above. You can also email [email protected].

How long does it take to get a SBA loan approved?

What does the SBA local office do?

These offices support SBA Local Offices within defined states, and work to advocate and accelerate economic development, growth and competitiveness within their geographic area. This support includes technical assistance, business training, counseling, mentoring and other services for small business owners. 

How does SBA help small businesses?

To bring small businesses the support they need, SBA is divided into several key functional areas. To further the mission of helping small businesses succeed, SBA has established offices across the country.

Where is the Small Business Administration located in Washington DC?

U.S. Small Business Administration | 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416 409 3rd St, SW. Washington DC 20416

Where are the SBA Disaster Recovery Centers in California?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Michael Ricks, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Louisiana District Office, announced today that the Disaster Recovery Center at the New Orleans Public Library, Main Library at 219 Loyola Avenue will transition to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center beginning Friday, October 26.