Lending Solutions for LCMS Congregations

Financing a loan for property, construction or renovations is a significant step for your congregation. Your District Vice President (DVP) is here to help you find the best loan solutions to support your ministry.

About Lending Solutions at LCEF

Knowing no two church bodies are exactly alike, we offer a variety of loans to help meet the specific needs of your LCMS congregation. You can trust your experienced LCEF DVP to guide you through each step of the process as you find the right loan to meet your goals.

Types of Loans for Your Congregation

To further advance the mission of LCMS congregations, LCEF offers a number of loans to help your church reach its specific financial goals.

LCEF can also help with the financing of your congregation’s school with a School Association Loan.
Secured Loans (new and refinanced)
Construction Loans
Bridge Loans
Line of Credit
Short-Term Loans
Specialized Ministry Loans
New Start Loans
Parsonage/Housing Loans
Unsecured Loans
Ministry Improvement Loan

Benefits and Features

Customized Loans

Competitive Rates

Online Account Access

Dedicated to Advancing LCMS Ministries

Connect with Our Team Today

Your LCEF District Vice President will guide you through the lending process and discuss financing options for all your congregation’s needs.

Organization Education Loans

Rising higher education costs and student loan debt are some of the most troublesome obligations faced by many LCMS ministers. Minimizing debt may cause ministers to concentrate more on their financial needs and less on their call to serve their ministry.

Organization Education Loans are provided to sponsoring LCMS organizations who act as eligible borrowers to support active ordained or commissioned LCMS ministers, typically in the first 10 years after graduation.

Benefits & Features

Loans up to the total amount of debt, not to exceed $100,000.

Funds may be drawn on for up to two years with interest billed monthly.

Interest rates based on Cost of Funds of LCEF plus 1%, adjusted annually. Interest rates are not based on credit score.

Ability to consolidate outstanding federal and private student loans.

Loan funds disbursed to creditors.

Helpful Documents

Connect with Our Team Today

Your LCEF District Vice President will guide you through the lending process and discuss financing options for all your congregation’s needs.