The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington (HFL) (Lender) is proud to provide zero-interest loans to qualified Jewish borrowers (Borrower) in the DC metro area. Please read the full loan guidelines here.
If you are student and interested in applying for a loan, please visit our loans for students page.
Payment Terms
Payment terms: Loan repayments begin on the first of the month after funds have been disbursed. Repayment amounts for traditional loans:
Loans of $5,000: $200/month for 25 months
Loans of $7,500: $250/month for 30 months
Loans of $10,000: $280/month for 36 months
Loans of $15,000: $420/month for 36 months
Loans of $20,000: $500/month for 40 months
Guarantors
All loans require guarantor(s) to co-sign on the loan. A borrower (or their spouse) cannot serve as a guarantor on their own loan.
Loans up to $10,000: 1 guarantor
Loans over $10,000: 2 guarantors
Guarantors must meet the following criteria:
Income of at least $70,000
At least one must be Jewish
Each must complete the guarantor form in full
It is preferable for at least one guarantor to reside in the DC Metro Area but not required
Application Process
Loan applications are considered complete once you and your guarantor(s) submit fully completed applications
Once loan is complete, you will be contacted to schedule a phone interview
Following your interview, your application will be presented to the Executive Committee for review and approval
If the loan is approved, you and your guarantors must sign a promissory note which is done electronically via DocuSign
Disbursement of funds usually take places within 2 business days of loan documents being signed.
Application Form
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington
