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HFLA (Hebrew Free Loan Association) is a nonprofit organization that provides interest-free loans to individuals who face financial hurdles and are unable to access other resources to address those needs. We hope this loan will help individuals address immediate needs, and prevent an individual from seeking other lending sources that would create further financial distress.

 

As a lending institution, we will use your financial information to understand your ability to repay a loan. Where we differ from traditional lenders, is that we use a lot of other factors as we consider your loan application. We hope you will use the space below to tell us about you, your needs, and how this loan will assist you in addressing your needs and/or getting on a path to financial security. 


If you would like additional information about HFLA of Northeast Ohio and the application process, please see our FAQs on our website here: 


https://interestfree.org/loans/faqs/
Please answer the following questions completely. 
As much information as you can provide will help us in our decision-making.

Personal Information






















If you would like additional information about HFLA of Northeast Ohio and the application process, 

please see our FAQs on our website here:  https://interestfree.org/loans/faqs/

Documents Needed
In order for us to process your loan application, we will need you to complete some additional documentation. 
Monthly Household Budget

We ask you to fill out a household budget which includes the income of all adults living in the household and the expenses associated with that household. 

First, open the FORM FOUND HERE and select "Use Template" in the top right corner.** 
Next, fill out the necessary information and save to your computer. 
Finally, select the button below ("Choose File") and upload it here. 

**Please note that this process requires you to log in to a Google account to use this document. If you are having trouble with this document, do not have a Google account, or otherwise would prefer we sent you a copy through email, please contact us at support@hflaclev.org.






If you would like additional information about HFLA of Northeast Ohio and the application process, 

please see our FAQs on our website here:  https://interestfree.org/loans/faqs/

Demographic Information
Demographic information is used by HFLA of Northeast Ohio for the application and reporting of new and existing funding sources. We do not use this information in the decision-making of the loan application. While filling out this section is optional, we do appreciate you taking the time to complete as it gives us important and accurate data on the applicants of our loan funds.










Privacy & Disclosures

The information in this application is for the purpose of obtaining credit and you are warranting and representing that it is true and correct. In signing this document, any borrower, cosigner, or guarantor agrees to pay all bills upon receipt or statement or as otherwise expressly agreed.

HFLA collects nonpublic personal information about you, the borrower and any co-borrower, co-signer(s), or guarantor(s). We restrict access to your personal information to process the loan application and collect loan payments. We maintain procedural, physical and electronic safeguards to guard your nonpublic personal information. We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you to anyone, except as permitted or required by law. We will continue to adhere to the privacy policies and practices as described in this notice even after you satisfy your loan obligation to us. Your confidence in us is important and we want you to know that your personal information is protected. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

HFLA of Northeast Ohio is a credit reporting agency through the Credit Builders Alliance. HFLA is able assist its borrowers build a positive credit history by having your loan payments reported to the credit bureaus. We can also provide referrals to various nonprofits that offer free credit counseling. It is important to note that if you are late on your payments or default on your loan, it will be reported on your, your co-borrowers', and guarantors' credit reports.

By signing this form, you certify that the information you provide in the application is true, and that you agree with HFLA ’s aforementioned policies.
*By typing your name below, you are signing this application electronically. You agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.