Arkansas Gets Fed Loan Lifeline After Icy Winter Whack
Published Date: 5/4/2026
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Arkansas businesses and farms hit by severe winter weather from January 23-26, 2026, can now apply for special low-interest disaster loans to help recover. The Small Business Administration opened applications on April 29, 2026, and you have until January 29, 2027, to apply. This means extra financial help is ready to boost local businesses and keep the economy strong after the storm.
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Low‑Interest Disaster Loans Available
If your small business, small agricultural cooperative, or private nonprofit was hurt by the severe winter weather from January 23–26, 2026 in the listed Arkansas or nearby Oklahoma counties, you can apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Applications opened April 29, 2026 via the MySBA Loan Portal and the deadline to apply is January 29, 2027. Interest rates listed are 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere, and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations without credit available elsewhere.
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