Documents required to apply for an SBA disaster loan​​ You will need documentation of the following when you apply for an SBA loan: 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. Businesses must have applied for, or be ineligible for, the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The business will also need to be physically located in the declared disaster area and suffered losses because of COVID19. Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba. Gov) to monitor your loan status or to make payments. If your business appears eligible, you will be invited to apply for the Targeted Advance. Confirm your business is in a disaster area.