The deadline to return economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) applications is January 29, 2025. Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba.Gov) to monitor your loan status or to make payments. The deadline for businesses to apply for economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) is January 29, 2025. EIDL Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. The deadline to return disaster loan applications for physical damages is June 28, 2024. This program provides loan forgiveness equal to the amount spent on payroll. Any small business or non-profit that applies for a physical disaster loan will automatically be considered for an EIDL. The EIDL provides access to a low-interest rate loan in light of the pandemic.