Athens, GA 30606
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About This Branch
Why Choose 1st Franklin? ¹
1st Franklin Financial has been helping Georgians for more than 80 years, providing financial assistance when they need it most. And if you live in Oconee, Clarke, Madison, Jackson, or Oglethorpe counties, 1st Franklin Financial in Athens is here to serve you. You can find us at 1021 Parkway Boulevard, Suite 105, near Little Caesars Pizza, The Catch 22 Gastropub, Great Clips, Athens Art & Frame, Bruster’s Ice Cream, and Mister Car Wash. We’re also right down the road from IHOP and in front of Kohl’s.
Our Athens location on Parkway Boulevard is one of two in Athens and one of more than 100 branches across the great state of Georgia. And if you’re living in Athens, Watkinsville, Comer, Colbert, Hull, Statham, Winder, Nicholson, Bogart, Monroe, Bishop, or Winterville, 1st Franklin Financial in Athens can help you pay off unexpected bills, costly repairs, and even big events like weddings and vacations with our personal installment loans. Our Loans for Living™ provide borrowers with up to $15,000, with quick approval times that allow you to receive your funds the same day you apply (you can cash your loan check at your bank or at a local check-cashing business). Plus, with fixed interest rates, your monthly loan payments are never a surprise. And when you make your monthly payments on time, you can improve your credit.
When you’re ready to apply for a personal installment loan, you can fill out our convenient online application. Or stop by the Athens branch on Parkway Boulevard between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, or between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm on Wednesdays to consult with a friendly loan professional–just make sure you have multiple forms of ID, proof of income, and proof of residence. Or call us at (706) 549-4500 with any questions you may have.