Businesses impacted by this past winter may be eligible for some federal loans.

Governor Charlie Baker's office announced on Monday that, in response to a May 12 request, the U.S. Small Business Admininstration has made low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for small businesses and private non-profits, impacted by this winter's frigid temperatures and high snowfall amounts.

The governor's office says up to $2 million in low interest loans are available to qualifying entities that were impacted by winter weather conditions between January 26 to February 22.

Entities in Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk and Worcester counties will be eligible for the loan program which features rates of 4.00% for small businesses and 2.625% for non-profit organizations with terms up to 30 years.

Those interested in applying for the loans should go to the SBA’s secure Electronic Loan Application (ELA) website.

Paper applications are also available at the SBA's website.

Applications should be submitted no later than February 15 to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

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