Bessemer, AL 35022
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About This Branch
Why Choose 1st Franklin? ¹
Did you know that 1st Franklin Financial has been serving the Southeast for more than 80 years? The reason we’ve been around so long is because we’ve valued our customers and our communities since day one. This holds especially true in Bessemer and the nearby towns of Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, Birmingham, Woodstock, West Blocton, Midfield, Fairfield, Helena, Brookwood, Vance, Adger, Concord, and Oak Grove. 1st Franklin Financial in Bessemer is here to provide financial solutions to the residents of these great towns. We’re conveniently located at 718 Academy Drive, Suite 108, with easy access from I-20, I-59, and Route 11. You can find us in a strip mall next to Cato Fashions, Dollar Tree, ALDI, DTLR Shoes, and Amp Fitness.
When the folks of Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Bibb counties need money to help them cover costly expenses like home repairs, medical bills, vacations, and big events, 1st Franklin Financial in Bessemer is ready to assist. Our personal installment loans, which we call Loans for Living™, offer simple and straightforward terms with fixed interest rates, fast loan approvals, and quick access to their money–without any surprises or hidden fees. Our personal installment loan amounts go as high as $15,000 and can actually help build your credit when you make on-time monthly payments. Once you’ve received your loan check, you can cash it at your bank or at a local check-cashing business.
If a personal installment loan from 1st Franklin Financial sounds right for you, apply for your loan online or stop by and visit us at our Bessemer branch–just remember to bring multiple forms of ID, proof of residence, and proof of income. Our friendly loan experts are standing by, ready to help you secure a loan that’s right for your situation. The Bessemer location is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesdays. And don’t hesitate to call us at (205) 426-0711 with any questions you may have.