How to Apply

Step 1:

Call JFLA at (323) 761-8830 (Los Angeles office)*
or (818) 464-3331 (West Hills office) to schedule an appointment.   

(Applicants must be permanent residents of Southern California.
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*Small Business Loan requests require the submission of specific documentation prior to receiving an appointment.
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Step 2:

Meet with a Loan Analyst for a brief personal interview.
Complete a short, two-page application form and installment note. 
Take the statement of comaker form and installment note to qualified co-signers (co-signers must be over the age of 21, with a steady source of income and a strong, established credit record).

Step 3:

Have co-signers complete and sign the statement of comaker form(s) and original installment note.   Copies or faxes will not be accepted.

Return application and other necessary documents to JFLA by mail and allow seven-to-ten days for processing.

Step 4:

When a loan is approved by the Loan Committee, a check is issued directly to the borrower and can be picked up or mailed to you.

Step 5:

Begin making minimal monthly payments approximately 30-45 days after the check is issued until the loan has been completely repaid.

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