If you're a small business owner, sole proprietor, or independent contractor, there's good news. The SBA plans to announce changes to the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL) program this coming week.
These changes are said to include raising the EIDL limit to $2 million (up from the current $500K limit). In addition, the eligible uses of EIDL loans will also change.
Here's a quick recap of the changes, what to expect when the SBA makes the official announcement, and how to calculate your potential EIDL loan increase with our EIDL loan increase calculator.
A Summary of EIDL 2.0 and the New EIDL Loan Limits
The SBA held a series of closed webinars last week with industry groups to talk about the upcoming EIDL loan limit changes. In addition to the new $2 million EIDL loan limit, it's reported that EIDL loans will also be permitted to pay off business debt, such as business credit card debt. It will also be allowed to pay off other government funding debt.
According to a source, the SBA will require property as collateral for loan increases above $500K. It is unclear what other requirements or alternative requirements may be required from business owners. It is expected the details of collateral will be announced on Monday August 16th — with the official EIDL 2.0 announcement.
How to Calculate SBA EIDL Loan Increase Amount
To give a quick way to calculate how much you may potentially be eligible for, a new EIDL loan increase calculator is now on the Skip website — alternatively you can go to EIDL2.com to see the calculator. You will need to add and confirm your email to see the calculator, and you'll have the opportunity to track other funding options.
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