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Coronavirus Impact

Interest-free loans up to $20,000

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Loans can assist with needs such as rent & mortgage payments • food, insurance & child care • property taxes • small business expenses • debt payments.

If you’re unsure what type of loan to apply for, select the one that seems like the best fit. A loan officer will work with you to determine what type will be most helpful.

If you’re concerned about meeting our loan requirements, we still encourage you to apply and discuss your situation with your loan officer. Review our Guarantor FAQs here.

Questions? Contact Valerie at (415) 546-9902 x110 or info@hflasf.org. Loans can be turned around within days.

Hebrew Free Loan’s Model

Hebrew Free Loan is based on principles found in the Torah, in which we are commanded not to derive personal benefit — i.e. not to charge interest — when we lend money to assist those in need. Click here to watch a short video about Parashat Mishpatim, the Torah section that contains these teachings.

We’ve proven the success of our model with a repayment rate of over 99.5%. That’s the beauty of interest-free lending. As loans are repaid, funds are recycled to make new loans. Many loan recipients also participate in our Full Circle Club, in which former borrowers pay forward the help they received by donating to Hebrew Free Loan to help the next person in need.

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