Are LOLSBA tools official SBA tools?
No. LOLSBA tools are independent informational aids and should not be treated as official SBA, Treasury, legal, tax, or financial advice.
These tools are independent calculators, templates, and planning aids for SBA borrowers and watchdogs. They are not official SBA tools and should be checked against official records.
Free resources to navigate SBA bureaucracy and protect yourself
Find out if your EIDL qualifies for forgiveness (spoiler: it doesn't), calculate your 50% reduced payment option, and see your Treasury Offset risk level. Updated for 2026.
Use Calculator NowGenerate a properly formatted Freedom of Information Act request for your SBA records. Get the documents they don't want you to see.
Most PopularCalculate your total EIDL debt including interest accrued. See what you actually owe vs. what the SBA claims.
CalculatorEstimate how much of your tax refund or federal payments could be intercepted through the Treasury Offset Program.
CalculatorPre-written templates for hardship letters, appeal requests, congressional inquiries, and more.
TemplatesDocument your SBA interactions with timestamps. Essential for appeals and complaints.
TrackerDirect phone numbers, emails, and addresses for SBA offices, OIG, and congressional liaisons.
DirectoryGenerate a properly formatted Freedom of Information Act request. Fill in your details and we'll create a ready-to-send letter.
Include if you're requesting records about a specific loan
Note: The SBA is required to respond within 20 business days but often takes longer. Keep a copy of your request and note when you sent it.
Calculate your total EIDL loan balance including accrued interest.
Standard EIDL rate is 3.75% for businesses
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Actual balances may differ due to payment application timing, fees, or other factors. Contact the SBA for official payoff amounts.
Estimate how federal offset could affect your tax refunds and benefits.
Up to 15% can be offset
Federal salary, retirement, vendor payments, etc.
Download ready-to-use templates for common SBA communications.
Request payment modification due to financial hardship
Appeal a loan denial or modification rejection
Ask your representative to inquire about your case
Propose settling your debt for less than owed
Report misconduct to the Office of Inspector General
Document every SBA interaction. This record can be critical for appeals and complaints.
Direct contact information for SBA offices and related agencies.
General inquiries, loan status, payment questions
EIDL and disaster loan specific questions
Report fraud, waste, and abuse
Freedom of Information Act requests
Questions about offset/garnishment
For constituent services assistance
No. LOLSBA tools are independent informational aids and should not be treated as official SBA, Treasury, legal, tax, or financial advice.
Use calculators only as estimates. Confirm balances, rates, fees, hardship terms, and collection status with official records and qualified professionals.
No. FOIA responses depend on the request, agency records, exemptions, search scope, and processing timelines.