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.Notice: the COVID-19 EIDL program is not accepting new applications, increase requests, or reconsiderations. Credit History Applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA. • Repayment – Applicants must show the ability to repay the loan. The goal is to assist business owners in filling out a disaster loan application and providing oneonone help around program information. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. The deadline to apply for the EIDL program for the COVID19 pandemic disaster declaration has been extended to December 31, 2021. New funding has also been made available for SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Credit History Applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA.