A Cleveland organization is offering interest-free loans to local workers on furlough from the government shutdown.
, or HFLA, of Northeast Ohio is a nonprofit lender that can provide up to $10,000 dollars in loans to responsible people in need.
Michal Marcus is the executive director of HFLA. She explains who could qualify.
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It normally takes a few weeks to apply for and receive a loan, but HFLA is trying to expedite the process for government workers.
Loans under $3,000 must be paid off within 15 months, loans between $3,001 and $5,000 must be paid off within 24 months, and any loan higher than that must be paid off within 36 months.
Those interested can apply .
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