SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in North Bend: Low interest disaster loans now available

SBA Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center in North Bend

Low interest disaster loans now available

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in King County to assist businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5 – 22, 2025.

Beginning Monday, March 23, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in North Bend to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.

The center’s hours of operation are as follows:

KING COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Snoqualmie Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

128 West 2nd St.

North Bend, WA  98045

Opens at noon Monday, March 23

Mondays – Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The following locations are also open and continue to serve survivors:

CHELAN COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

940 US Hwy 2, Ste. B

Leavenworth, WA  99826

Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closes at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 20

KING COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Auburn Library

1102 Auburn Way S.

Auburn, WA  98002

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays,
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

LEWIS COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Lewis County Courthouse

Room 023, Basement (East End)

351 NW North St.

Chehalis, WA  98532

Mondays – Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Closes at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20

LEWIS COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Packwood Community Hall

12935 US-12

Packwood, WA  98361

Tuesdays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

SKAGIT COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Sedro-Woolley City Hall

Municipal Training Room, Second Floor

325 Metcalf St.

Sedro-Woolley, WA  98284

Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Snohomish Library

Big Study Room

311 Maple Ave.

Snohomish, WA  98290

Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

Sultan City Hall

Council Chambers

319 Main St.

Sultan, WA  98294

Mondays – Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fridays, 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Closes at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3

WHATCOM COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Sumas Advent Christian Church

125 Front St.

Sumas, WA  98295

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

“When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers perform an important role by assisting small businesses and their communities,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration. “At these centers, our SBA specialists help business owners and residents apply for disaster loans and learn about the full range of programs available to support their recovery.”

Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to these disasters. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for small aquaculture enterprises.

EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

Interest rates are as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.625% for nonprofits, and 2.875% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is April 27The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 24.

 

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About the U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.