Disaster press release TX 15274-23

TX 15274-23 SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to Close

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that...


SACRAMENTO, Calif. -

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA will close its Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Port Lavaca and Anahuac at the close of business on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

“SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to Texas businesses and residents who were affected by Hurricane Harvey that occurred Aug. 23 - Sept. 15, 2017. Until the Port Lavaca and Anahuac centers close, SBA customer service representatives will continue to be available to meet with businesses and residents to answer their questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program and close their approved disaster loans,” said Garfield.

Businesses and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated below. No appointment is necessary.

CALHOUN COUNTY




Disaster Loan Outreach Center


Calhoun Public Library



200 W. Mahan St.


Port Lavaca, TX  77979

Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.



Center Closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31

CHAMBERS COUNTY




Disaster Loan Outreach Center


American Legion Hall



1704 S. Main St


.


Anahuac, TX  77514

Monday - Saturday,  9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.



Center Closes at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31

SBA representatives are still available at all the federal-state Disaster Recovery Centers, SBA Business Recovery Centers and SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers throughout the affected areas to explain SBA’s disaster loan program and help business owners and residents close their approved disaster loans.

Even though the deadline to apply for a loan for property damage has passed, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size still have until May 25, 2018, to apply for an economic injury disaster loan to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. Business owners may apply online using SBA’s secure website at


https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela


.

Interest rates can be as low as 3.305 percent for businesses and 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To receive additional disaster assistance information, visit SBA’s website at

www.sba.gov/disaster



. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email

disastercustomerservice@sba.gov



for more information. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX  76155.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA will close its Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Port Lavaca and Anahuac at the close of business on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. -

“SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to Texas businesses and residents who were affected by Hurricane Harvey that occurred Aug. 23 - Sept. 15, 2017. Until the Port Lavaca and Anahuac centers close, SBA customer service representatives will continue to be available to meet with businesses and residents to answer their questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program and close their approved disaster loans,” said Garfield.

Businesses and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated below. No appointment is necessary.

CALHOUN COUNTY




Disaster Loan Outreach Center


Calhoun Public Library



200 W. Mahan St.


Port Lavaca, TX  77979

CALHOUN COUNTY

Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.



Center Closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31



Center Closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31

CHAMBERS COUNTY




Disaster Loan Outreach Center


American Legion Hall



1704 S. Main St


.


Anahuac, TX  77514

CHAMBERS COUNTY

Monday - Saturday,  9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.



Center Closes at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31



Center Closes at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31

SBA representatives are still available at all the federal-state Disaster Recovery Centers, SBA Business Recovery Centers and SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers throughout the affected areas to explain SBA’s disaster loan program and help business owners and residents close their approved disaster loans.

Even though the deadline to apply for a loan for property damage has passed, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size still have until May 25, 2018, to apply for an economic injury disaster loan to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage. Business owners may apply online using SBA’s secure website at


https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela


.

Interest rates can be as low as 3.305 percent for businesses and 2.5 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To receive additional disaster assistance information, visit SBA’s website at

www.sba.gov/disaster



. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email

disastercustomerservice@sba.gov



for more information. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX  76155.

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