Republic Bank is proud to offer the Republic Bank Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan, a short-term, zero‑interest loan designed to help ease the financial strain of the partial federal shutdown on affected federal employees including TSA employees.

Program Highlights

• 0% interest / 0% APR unsecured personal loan
• Up to $10,000*
• 90‑day term, with a one‑time 90‑day extension if the shutdown continues
• Designed to help cover essential living expenses
• Single, full repayment due at maturity or upon receipt of back pay, whichever is first
• Fast decisions, with funding typically available in your Republic Bank checking account within 1 business day after approval
• One Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan allowed per applicant (with Republic Bank or another lender)

Who Is Eligible

• Applicants must currently be a federal employee affected by the partial shutdown with their employment office based in Louisville, KY.
• Must either be an existing Republic Bank client or open a Republic Bank checking account. (No initial deposit required)

Don’t Have an Account?

Open a Republic Bank checking account so approved loan proceeds can be deposited directly – no initial deposit required.

How to Apply for the Loan

• Applications must be completed in person at a Republic Bank banking center
• A banker will assist you through the application process
• Applicants must be able to provide a recent federal full-time paystub dated no more than 90 days prior to application, a valid ID, and government employee personal identity verification card (work ID)
• If approved, loan proceeds are deposited directly into your Republic Bank checking account

Or contact us at 888-584-3600.