SBA EIDL Decline Code 32 Business activity is not eligible

Economic Injury Disaster Loans EIDL are available only to a small business engaged in an eligible business activity. Business activity means the nature of the business conducted by the applicant.

By Murray Wennerlund published 10-15-2022 updated 10-15-2022

When the applicant, together with any affiliates, conducts more than one business activity, we first determine the applicant's main business activity. Generally, the main business activity is the one that produces the most revenue. We then identify the business activity that was impacted by the declared disaster event. This is called the loss activity. Both the main activity and the loss activity must be eligible in order to be eligible for an EIDL.

In your case, the information you submitted with your application does not meet SBA regulations for an eligible business activity.

"Decline Code 32
(NOTE: Use only for EIDLs.)
Business activity is not eligible Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available only to a small business engaged in an eligible business activity. Business activity means the nature of the business conducted by the applicant. When the applicant, together with any affiliates, conducts more than one business activity, we first determine the applicant’s main business activity. Generally, the main business activity is the one that produces the most revenue. We then identify the business activity that was impacted by the declared disaster event. This is called the loss activity. Both the main activity and the loss activity must be eligible in order to be eligible for an EIDL. In your case, the information you submitted with your application does not meet SBA regulations for an eligible business activity."

Research Resource: SBA SOP 50 30 9 (Page 207)

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SBA contacts assigned to HUD Guidance June 20, 2019 SBA loan payoff El Paso Servicing Office

HUD Guidance June 20, 2019 outlines who and what SBA loans will be paid in full using HUD CDBG-DR federal grants and the El Paso Servicing Office office of the SBA is managing the process.

By Murray Wennerlund published 11-1-2022 updated 11-1-2022
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SBA Repayment Reports published by phase for the State of Louisiana.

Shared information from the state of Louisiana Office of Community Development - Disaster Recovery Unit and the Department of Administration regarding the processing of US Treasury disbursements of HUD funds used to repay SBA loans.

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Homeowners Demand SBA Status and Code Review, SBA DOB experience

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By Murray Wennerlund published 11-1-2022 updated 11-1-2022
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Federal Disaster Assistance

When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.

Decline Code 34 Credit is available elsewhere.

SBA to determine whether credit in an amount needed to accomplish full disaster recovery is available from nongovernment sources on reasonable terms and conditions without creating an undue financial hardship.

By Murray Wennerlund published 10-31-2022 updated 10-31-2022
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Contribute when you can.

For some households, the information I provide helps them get back in their homes. Others I've had a hand in helping them recovery from some of their disaster debt burden. In any case, when you use the information I provide and it's helpful and makes you more successful with your disaster rebuild or new construction then feel free to contribute what you can and when you can. It helps with the hours of unpaid research and reading.

Borrower may not use an oral statement of SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this Note.

What the SBA customer representative says or what your loan officer says will not change the LAA section that is the loan note. Be sure you understand and read your LAA and understand your promissory note.

By Murray Wennerlund published 10-23-2022 updated 10-23-2022
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Homeowners Disaster Recovery and Debt Reduction Assistance Handbook eBook and Website

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If you know someone who applied for HUD CDBG-DR Grants and was invited to complete the application process please send them a reminder, call them, tell them Ill help them complete the application if necessary. Dont let GRANT funds go to the state!