The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) (Lender) is proud to provide zero-interest loans up to $1000 per student to qualified borrowers (Borrower) in the DC metro area whose students are participating in the 2026 Berman Mission to Israel.
If you are interested in applying for a traditional loan (up to $30,000), please visit our loan application page.
Payment Terms
Loan repayments begin on December 1st and will be $100/month.
Confidentiality
Please note that all loan applications and conversations are kept strictly confidential. Our mission is to lend with dignity and discretion.
Application PRocess
Application Process
Loan applications are considered complete once you submit a completed application form
Your application will be presented to the Executive Committee for review and approval
If the loan is approved, you must sign a promissory note which is done electronically via DocuSign
Disbursement of funds usually takes places within 2 business days of loan documents being signed
