Arizona Declared Disaster Zone from Distant Hurricane Leftovers—Loans Available Now
Published Date: 11/19/2025
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Summary
Arizona just got hit by the leftovers of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, causing damage mainly in Maricopa and nearby counties. The government declared it a disaster, opening the door for low-interest loans to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits recover. You’ve got until January 13, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until August 14, 2026, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
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Physical Disaster Loans for Homeowners
If your home was damaged in Maricopa or the listed contiguous counties between October 10–13, 2025, you can apply for an SBA physical disaster loan by January 13, 2026. Interest rates shown include 6.000% for homeowners with credit available elsewhere and 3.000% for homeowners without credit available elsewhere.
Physical Disaster Loans for Businesses and Nonprofits
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Maricopa and the listed contiguous counties can apply for SBA physical disaster loans for damage from October 10–13, 2025; the physical loan application deadline is January 13, 2026. Interest rates include 8.000% for businesses with credit available elsewhere, 4.000% for businesses without credit available elsewhere, and 3.625% for nonprofit organizations.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loans for Businesses and Cooperatives
Businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere, and nonprofit organizations in the affected counties, may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL); the EIDL application deadline is August 14, 2026. Interest rates listed include 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere and 3.625% for nonprofit organizations without credit available elsewhere.
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