General Needs

Up to $20,000

Find help to handle challenging financial needs or take advantage of special opportunities. A general needs loan could help you move into a new apartment, buy a second-hand car to commute to work, travel to Israel on an organized program, or cover the cost of something else that doesn’t fall into another loan category.

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

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