Rural Missouri Storms Trigger SBA Disaster Loan Aid
Published Date: 9/2/2026
Notice
Summary
Big storms hit rural Missouri in April 2026, causing damage in Randolph and Saline counties. The government declared a disaster, so affected homeowners and businesses can apply for low-interest loans to help fix things. You’ve got until October 27, 2026, for physical damage loans and May 28, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!
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Low-Rate Disaster Loans for Homeowners
If you live in the primary disaster counties (Randolph or Saline, Missouri) affected by the April 23–28, 2026 storms, you can apply for SBA physical disaster loans. Homeowners with credit available elsewhere are offered a 5.750% interest rate and homeowners without credit available elsewhere are offered a 2.875% interest rate; the physical loan application deadline is October 27, 2026. Apply online at https://lending.sba.gov.
Disaster Loans for Businesses — Physical Damage
Businesses in Randolph or Saline counties affected by the April 23–28, 2026 storms may apply for SBA physical disaster loans. Businesses with credit available elsewhere have an 8.000% interest rate and businesses without credit available elsewhere have a 4.000% interest rate; the physical loan application deadline is October 27, 2026. Apply at https://lending.sba.gov.
Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses and Co-ops
Businesses and small agricultural cooperatives in Randolph or Saline counties may apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for losses tied to the April 23–28, 2026 incident. The EIDL interest rate for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere is 4.000%, and private non-profits without credit available elsewhere are listed at 3.625%; the EIDL application deadline is May 28, 2027. Apply at https://lending.sba.gov.
Disaster Loans for Private Nonprofits
Private nonprofit organizations in Randolph or Saline counties may apply for SBA physical disaster loans for storm damage. Private non-profits are listed at a 3.625% interest rate (both with and without credit available elsewhere) and the physical loan application deadline is October 27, 2026. Apply at https://lending.sba.gov.
How to Apply and Contact Info
To apply for the SBA disaster loans noted above, visit the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or by email at [email protected]. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services; this declaration was issued August 28, 2026.
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