All borrowers, regardless of loan size, can use SBA's direct forgiveness portal. Applying for forgiveness using the portal can take as little as 15 minutes.Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba. Gov) to monitor your loan status or to make payments. Borrowers who need assistance with forgiveness can contact SBA at our dedicated forgiveness call center: 8775522692. About the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance The SBA stopped taking applications for the EIDL program on April 16th after the initial funding was exhausted. SBA's EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for a small business or non-profit. Targeted EIDL Advance: Forgiveness. There is no formal application process for Targeted EIDL Advance forgiveness.