![]() Long-term loans (20 to 30 year loans with quarterly to 7 year rate adjustments) 20 to 30 year loans which allow the church to decide if they want a quarterly, annual, 3 year, 5 year, or 7 year rate adjustment period. The rate is fixed over the desired period and is then reviewed for a possible adjustment. Generally, there is both a period and lifetime interest-rate ceiling at which the rate cannot go beyond. ![]() Fixed-rate, short-term financing (3 to 5 year fixed rate loans) 3 to 5 year fixed rate, balloon, loans which give the church the option of 20 to 30 year amortization periods. These loans are best suited for churches who want to take advantage of low interest rates and plan to retire their debt in 3 to 5 years through capital campaign gifts or other reliable means. We also recommend this type of loan for churches that are planning to renovate (or do improvements to) their facility in 3 to 5 years and will need to refinance and obtain additional funds at that time. Such financing is also appropriate for churches who have (or are planning) to sell their existing location but have yet to receive the monies from the transaction. These loans generally only carry a pre-payment penalty if refinanced by an alternative lender. ![]() Fixed-rate, intermediate-term financing (7 to 10 year fixed rate loans) 7 to 10 year fixed rate, balloon, loans which give the church the option of 20 to 30 year amortization periods. We recommend intermediate-term financing to churches that like the safety provided by lengthy fixed rate funding and still want a competitive interest rate. These loans are great for churches that do not have plans to relocate within the next 3 to 5 years and feel that they will not need any financing for renovation or improvement purposes in the near future. ![]() Construction loans convertible to permanent financing Through our lending partners we are able to provide construction loans which convert to permanent financing upon completion of construction. This allows churches to avoid the process of seeking financing from multiple lenders, enables them to lock in guaranteed rates and terms prior to construction, and reduces the time spent preparing a loan package since only one set of documents are necessary. During the construction period the church makes interest-only payments based on the funds which have been disbursed. After all church construction is completed the construction loan is converted to permanent financing with the churches payment being based on the agreed upon terms prior to the construction period. Combining these two forms of funding means there is no re-qualifying, re-appraisals, or any major additional closing costs. ![]() Fixed-rate, long-term bond financing (25 to 30 year bond programs) For churches interested in 25 to 30 year fixed-rate financing we have a number of partners which will provide bond funding for your church project. Church bonds can be used to facilitate the financing of real-estate transactions including purchase, refinance, construction, and renovation. The bonds are sold to both internal and external investors looking for a fixed return over their holding period. In general, bond programs do not have a pre-payment penalty, require no personal guarantees, allow the funds to be used for almost any purpose and are realistically the primary way to fix a rate for a long period of time. Also, church bond programs will often allow the church to qualify for more funding than would be possible through a traditional “bank lender”. The major disadvantages of a bond program are the high fees, the length of time it takes to close and the required paperwork which often includes audited financials and a certified appraisal of the collateral. However, if a church plans to keep their loan for over 7 years, these fees become competitive as the costs are nicely amortized out. To learn more about our available bond offerings please contact a loan consultant directly. |
Loan Services:
- Purchase financing for the acquisition of land and buildings
- Refinance programs to retire existing debt
- Construction loans
- Financing to complete an existing project
- Financing for renovation or improvement purposes
- Second Mortgages
- Other Financing Alternatives


