What Happens to an Eidl Loan if Your Business Closes?
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If you’re thinking about taking out an Eidl loan for your business, you might be wondering what will happen to the loan if your business ends up closing. Here’s what you need to know.
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Introduction
An Eidl loan is a type of small business loan that is made through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This type of loan is typically used to help businesses with start-up costs, or to help businesses that are experiencing financial difficulty.
If you have an Eidl loan and your business closes, you may be wondering what will happen to your loan. The answer to this question depends on the terms of your loan, and on the reason why your business is closing.
If you are closing your business because it is not profitable, or because you are unable to make the payments on your loan, you may be required to repay the full amount of your loan plus any interest that is owed. If you are unable to repay your loan, the SBA may take legal action against you in order to collect the debt.
If you are closing your business for another reason, such as retirement or relocation, you may be able to arrange a payoff schedule with the SBA. You will need to contact the SBA directly in order to discuss your options.
What is an EIDL loan?
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provides small businesses and agricultural businesses with low-interest loans of up to $2 million that can be used to cover operating expenses that can’t be paid because of the disaster.
EIDL loans are available in disaster declared areas and can be used to cover a wide variety of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of payroll, rent, utilities, inventory, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. These loans are available to eligible small businesses and agricultural businesses that suffer substantial economic injury as a result of the declared disaster, regardless of whether the business is located in the disaster area.
What happens if my business closes after receiving an EIDL loan?
If your business closes after receiving an EIDL loan, you are still responsible for repaying the loan in full. If you are unable to repay the loan, the SBA will initiate collection actions against you and your co-signers, if any.
What happens to an EIDL loan if your business closes?
If your business closes, you will need to repay the EIDL loan in full. You may also be liable for any fees and charges associated with the loan, such as late fees.
How to repay an EIDL loan if your business closes
If your business closes, you are still responsible for repaying your EIDL loan. You may work with the SBA to establish a repayment plan, but you are still obligated to repay the full amount of the loan.
Conclusion
If your business closes after receiving an EIDL loan, you will be expected to repay the loan in full. However, if you can demonstrate that the closing was due to circumstances beyond your control, you may be able to have the loan forgiven. You should consult with a business attorney to discuss your options if your business is facing closure.
