Here's how to apply for the SBA Disaster Loan, and what you'll need to know to complete the application successfully. SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance Public Information Officer Susheel Kumar breaks down the process for applying for a loan as part of the EIDLSmaller loans like this don't require collateral or a personal guarantee, which means there's not much the SBA can do if a business closes. The first page of the application is simply to verify your eligibility for the loan program itself. The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers lowinterest loans after a declared disaster. The US Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses.