Financial Education Portal

We want to educate, inspire, and promote good financial habits. Use this portal as a tool to improve your personal finance skills and access important resources.

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BetterLife Video Channel

Our BetterLife video series promotes good financial habits. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of new videos.

BetterLife Video Channel

Our BetterLife video series promotes good financial habits. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to get notified of new videos.

BLOGS

Read our latest blog posts to learn more about our programs and sharpen your personal finance skills.

Read our latest blog posts to learn more about our programs and sharpen your personal finance skills.

2022 Personal Finance Tips to improve your personal financial health. Let us help you take control of your finances in this brand new year […]

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A short-term loan is a great option when dealing with unexpected expenses if your savings and emergency funds are no longer available. Here’s why […]

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Federal employees have unique circumstances. That’s why it’s important to seek specific financial advice catered to your unique needs […]

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It sure does! If you’ve been working hard to exercise good money habits, chances are you want to know your current financial position. Read on […]

Here you’ll find tips to safeguard your Financial health, which is all related to your savings, your income, and how ready you are for retirement. Keep reading […]

New year, new Tax season. That also means tax refunds, which can help our personal finances in many ways. Access Loans can help you with that […]

2022 is now! Are you ready for it?

2022 Personal Finance Tips to improve your personal financial health. Let us help you take control of your finances in this brand new year […]

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Would a short-term loan benefit me?

A short-term loan is a great option when dealing with unexpected expenses if your savings and emergency funds are no longer available. Here’s why […]

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Are you a Federal Employee? Read this.

Federal employees have unique circumstances. That’s why it’s important to seek specific financial advice catered to your unique needs […]

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Financial Position? Does it matter?

It sure does! If you’ve been working hard to exercise good money habits, chances are you want to know your current financial position. Read on […]

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CREDIT SCORE EDUCATION

Get a FREE copy of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Credit Education Guide

The tools you see below can be accessed by downloading a free copy of CFPB’s Credit Education Guide. These are the first steps for you to build or strengthen your credit history, identify areas of improvement, and figure out what your current position is.

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Credit report

This will show you how to get a free copy of your credit report.

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Error Checking

Learn how to make sure your credit report is accurate.

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Error Disputing

Learn how to get errors in your credit report fixed.

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Credit Scores

Learn all the tricks to improve your credit score.

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Credit Choosing

Learn when is the right time to use credit and when not to use it at all.

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Identity theft & fraud

Demonstrates what to do if you’ve been the victim of identity theft.

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Start Building & Strengthening Your Credit History today!

Submit the form below to access the Credit Education Guide and be added to our credit education newsletters.

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    Financial Tools & Resources

    Below you will find some useful third party resources when learning about credit and financial education. We want to help you reach your credit and financial goals. Take advantage of them on your journey to financial health.

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    This app will allow you to stay on top of your accounts, bills, loans, and subscriptions.

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    Click the link and get ahold of your free Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Credit Education Guide.

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    Get yourself up to date on the latest news related to credit, loans, and your well-being with our blog.

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    Looking for a new job?

    USAJOBS can help you find the right job. Just hit the link and change your life for the better.

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    Federal Health, Retirement and more.

    A nonprofit organization, working to make our country more effective for all Americans.

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    Government info and services.

    Questions about the USA? Find answers to most facts about our country in a single place.

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    Mint: budgeting made easier.

    This app will allow you to stay on top of your accounts, bills, loans, and subscriptions.

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    Credit Education Guide.

    Click the link and get ahold of your free Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Credit Education Guide.

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    Access Loans Federal Employee News Blog.

    Get yourself up to date on the latest news related to credit, loans, and your well-being with our blog.

    *These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; the products, services, and opinions of the organizations, or individuals, do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Safra National Bank of New York. Safra National Bank of New York bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external sites. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding their content.

    Frequently Asked
    Questions

    Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions regarding our personal loan programs. Simply search for your question or select the topic of your interest.

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    Applying will NOT impact your FICO credit score. When you apply for any of our loan programs, our team will review your credit, employment history, and other important factors to determine eligibility.

    This alternative lending approach helps us to offer emergency loans to customers who are currently excluded from traditional forms of credit available.

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    Our loan application will require personal contact, employment and income information. Some of the documents that will be requested from you during the application process include:

    • Driver’s license
    • Proof of address
    • Pay stubs
    • Selfie

    We invite you to start an application, as this process showcases all of the information needed to complete the application, including required documentation and terms.

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