Glossary · The loan itself
In short
Loans provided by the SBA to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. These are distinct from business acquisition loans.
While a disaster relief loan is not for buying a business, be aware if the target business has taken one out. It would appear as a liability on their balance sheet and could impact their financial health and repayment capacity. Ensure all existing debt is fully disclosed and understood during due diligence.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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