Find out how to apply for a small business disaster loan if your business suffered damage and is in a presidentially declared disaster area. What is the criteria for a loan approval?• Credit History - applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA. We provide documents in 17 different languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. To apply for an EIDL loan or advance, a business must complete an online application on the SBA website. We provide documents in different languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions. As of January 1, 2022, SBA stopped accepting applications for new COVID-19 EIDL loans or advances. EIDL Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. The specific requirements are contained in the EIDL application form. You must be located in a declared disaster area and meet other eligibility criteria depending on the type of loan.