# 13 CFR § 123.6: What does SBA look for when considering a disaster loan applicant?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 CFR § 123.6
- **Heading:** What does SBA look for when considering a disaster loan applicant?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 13—Business Credit and Assistance > CHAPTER I—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > PART 123—DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM > Subpart A—Overview

## Text

There must be reasonable assurance that you can repay your loan based on SBA's analysis of your credit or your personal or business cash flow, and you must also have satisfactory character. SBA will not make a loan to you if repayment depends upon the sale of collateral through foreclosure or any other disposition of assets owned by you. SBA is prohibited by statute from making a loan to you if you are engaged in the production or distribution of any product or service that has been determined to be obscene by a court.
[61 FR 3304, Jan. 31, 1996, as amended at 79 FR 22862, Apr. 25, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [13 CFR § 123.1 § 123.1 What do these rules cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.1.md)
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- [13 CFR § 123.3 § 123.3 How are disaster declarations made?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.3.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.4 § 123.4 What is a disaster area and why is it important?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.4.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.5 § 123.5 What kinds of loans are available?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.5.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.6 § 123.6 What does SBA look for when considering a disaster loan applicant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.6.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.7 § 123.7 Are there restrictions on how disaster loans can be used?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.7.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.8 § 123.8 Does SBA charge any fees for obtaining a disaster loan?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.8.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.9 § 123.9 What happens if I don't use loan proceeds for the intended purpose?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.9.md)
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- [13 CFR § 123.11 § 123.11 Does SBA require collateral for any of its disaster loans?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.11.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.12 § 123.12 Are books and records required?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.12.md)
- [13 CFR § 123.13 § 123.13 What happens if my loan application is denied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-123.13.md)
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