Listed in the resource section is the sponsor of this group SBA Disaster Loan Agency which is a private non profit operated by former SBA disaster employees and a former SBA trainer serving as the Director. The agency, completely independent of the U.S. Small Business Administration provides free manuals, forms and guidance to those business owners seeking less than one million dollars in federal disaster assistance. If the assistance being sought exceeds one million dollars the agency will represent the applicant as a fee paid representative, if so desired. All applications, above or below one million dollars, can be filed for free by the owners or companies themselves and fees are never a requirement to obtain assistance.