Minnesota Tower Fire Sparks Federal Loan Lifeline
Published Date: 12/29/2025
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Summary
Minnesota just got hit hard by a big fire and water damage at Skyline Tower Apartments, mainly affecting Ramsey and nearby counties. The government declared it a disaster on December 22, 2025, so folks and businesses can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix things up. You’ve got until February 20, 2026, for physical damage loans and September 22, 2026, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
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Low‑Interest Physical Repair Loans for Homeowners
If you own a home in the affected areas of Minnesota, you can apply for a low‑interest Physical Disaster Loan to repair fire and water damage. Homeowner loan interest rates are 6.000% if you have credit available elsewhere and 3.000% if you do not; the deadline to apply for physical damage loans is February 20, 2026.
Physical Disaster Loans for Businesses and Nonprofits
If your small business or nonprofit in the affected Minnesota areas suffered fire or water damage, you can apply for a Physical Disaster Loan to repair property. Business loan interest rates are 8.000% if credit is available elsewhere and 4.000% if not; nonprofit rates are listed at 3.625%; the physical loan application deadline is February 20, 2026.
Economic Injury (EIDL) Loans Available to Businesses
If your business or small agricultural cooperative in the affected Minnesota areas lost revenue because of the Skyline Tower fire and water damage, you may apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). EIDL rates are 4.000% for businesses and cooperatives without credit available elsewhere and 3.625% for eligible nonprofits; the EIDL application deadline is September 22, 2026.
How to Apply and Get Help
You can apply for disaster loans online at the MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov). For help, contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or by email at [email protected].
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