| The photograph above is taken from behind the Old Mint building. You can see the future home of San Francisco Provident Loan Association was once a pile of bricks. |
| A view from the upper office. |
| A view of our lobby from the mid 1920's |
| Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM PST Phone: 415-982-4400 Fax: 415-543-9150 Email: info@sfpla.com Headquarters Address: 932 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
| San Francisco Provident Loan Association Worldwide Lenders and Dealers of Fine Diamonds, Exquisite Jewelry, Fine Art & Coins |
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A Living Landmark
Our founding came about from a need for a safe, professional, and readily
available collateral lending establishment at the turn of the 20th century.
The average person needing a loan at that time had to rely on the services of the
neighborhood "loan shark". This was long before the banking system had evolved
to what it is today, replete with credit lines and credit cards readily available.
In an effort to create some middle ground in San Francisco, some of the city’s
civic leaders joined together and on December 12, 1912 opened San Francisco
Remedial Loan Association. It was modeled, both in philosophy and in its
physical look, on New York’s famous New York Provident Loan Society.
In 1951, the name was changed to San Francisco Provident Loan Association
to more closely define its status and place in this city. We remain one of the
few historic businesses that still stand in their original landmark setting.
Provident Loan Association has been family owned and operated since 1951.
We celebrate having several generations on both sides of the counter.
Both our business and building were built to last. As we approach our 100th
anniversary, our original design of being a banking institution based on
collateral lending has evolved to include us now being one of the larger
wholesale and closeout jewelery dealers in the country.
Whether you need a loan on jewelry or fine art, looking to sell such items, or
looking to purchase a piece of jewelry that will be important to you, Provident
Loan Association is an ideal venue to suit your needs. We have a GIA educated
staff, trained to recognize value in both jewelry and its owners. San Francisco
Provident Loan Association will try to help you
through any and all situations in an understanding,
confidential, and always helpful manner.
We are proud of our history, business philosophy and
reputation. To insure our status as the premier jewelry
and fine art collateral lending institution on the west coast,
we promise to treat every customer with the honesty and
respect they deserve.
Our founding came about from a need for a safe, professional, and readily
available collateral lending establishment at the turn of the 20th century.
The average person needing a loan at that time had to rely on the services of the
neighborhood "loan shark". This was long before the banking system had evolved
to what it is today, replete with credit lines and credit cards readily available.
In an effort to create some middle ground in San Francisco, some of the city’s
civic leaders joined together and on December 12, 1912 opened San Francisco
Remedial Loan Association. It was modeled, both in philosophy and in its
physical look, on New York’s famous New York Provident Loan Society.
In 1951, the name was changed to San Francisco Provident Loan Association
to more closely define its status and place in this city. We remain one of the
few historic businesses that still stand in their original landmark setting.
Provident Loan Association has been family owned and operated since 1951.
We celebrate having several generations on both sides of the counter.
Both our business and building were built to last. As we approach our 100th
anniversary, our original design of being a banking institution based on
collateral lending has evolved to include us now being one of the larger
wholesale and closeout jewelery dealers in the country.
Whether you need a loan on jewelry or fine art, looking to sell such items, or
looking to purchase a piece of jewelry that will be important to you, Provident
Loan Association is an ideal venue to suit your needs. We have a GIA educated
staff, trained to recognize value in both jewelry and its owners. San Francisco
Provident Loan Association will try to help you
through any and all situations in an understanding,
confidential, and always helpful manner.
We are proud of our history, business philosophy and
reputation. To insure our status as the premier jewelry
and fine art collateral lending institution on the west coast,
we promise to treat every customer with the honesty and
respect they deserve.