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Small Business Administration Loans Are Still Available Through Jan. 4

SBA Disaster Loan interview. (File Photo)
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       Tut Underwood reports that SBA loans are available through January 1, 2016,to small businesses coping with damage from South Carolina's record flooding.

Additional Information:

To register with FEMA online, to be considered for all forms of disaster assistance:  www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  To register by mobile device: m.fema.gov

FEMA toll-free helpline: 800-621-3362.  Those who use 711- Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585)

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the Small Business Administration’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

Get loan information and application forms at BSA’s Customer Service Center: 800-659-2955 (for deaf and hard of hearing, call 800-877-8339), or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

Download loan applications at www.sba.gov/disaster

Completed applications may be returned to a recovery center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Jan. 4, 2016.  The deadline to return economic injury applications is July 5, 2016.

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.