The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened the filing period in all states for Hurricane Sandy victims to apply for disaster loans...

"The additional time for businesses, homeowners and renters to request federal disaster loans will go a long way in continuing to support the rebuilding efforts of the communities affected by Superstorm Sandy," said Maria Contreas-Sweet, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Businesses and private organizations can borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace items lost due to the storm, while homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 to repair estate property and up to $40,000 to replace personal property