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Loans for ELCA Ministries

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About MIF Loans

Loans to Established Congregation and ELCA-Related Ministries
These loans are available to ELCA mission congregations, established ELCA congregations, synods and ELCA-related ministries such as colleges and universities, schools, social ministry organizations, seminaries, and outdoor ministries:

The MIF Long-Term Loan
Construction generally involves two loans: a short-term loan to finance the construction and a long-term loan that pays off the construction loan and spreads the payment of debt over many years. MIF combines these two loans into one convenient loan: the MIF Long-Term Loan. Maximum amortization of 25 years. Adjustable and fixed interest rates are available. Minimum loan amount is $100,000. Long-Term Loans are also available to refinance loans with other lenders. No points, origination fees or pre-payment penalties. Download an application.

The MIF Construction Loan
MIF construction loans are generally offered for periods of six to 12 months, depending on the length of construction. You pay only the interest during construction. No points, origination fees or pre-payment penalties. Download an application.

MIF Loans for Smaller Projects
MIF provides smaller loans for shorter periods to finance special capital projects. Loans are available in amounts from $20,000 to $100,000. Maximum amortization of 10 years. No points, origination fees or pre-payment penalties. Download an application.

Loans for Second Sites
This adjustable-rate loan is for congregations that are constructing a building or purchasing a building for a satellite congregation. Maximum loan amount is $5 million. Maximum amortization is 25 years. No points, origination fees or pre-payment penalties. Download an application.

Loans to ELCA Mission Congregations
These loans are available only to mission congregations of the ELCA:

Site Loans for Initial Unit Building Programs
This loan features 0% interest for two years with minimum monthly billing of $250 for principal debt reduction, followed by five years at 2% interest with an amortization schedule of no more than 15 years.  No points, origination fees or pre-payment penalties. Download an application.

Loans for Initial Unit Building Programs
This loan features a 3% interest rate for seven years, with an amortization schedule of no more than 15 years. Download an application.

MIF loans do not have points, loan origination fees, or pre-payment penalties.

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For more information please contact a Mission Investment Fund loan administrator (toll free) at 877.886.3522.

Interest rates and terms are subject to change without notice.

Note: Congregations related to the ELCA Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission program unit that are interested in purchasing land or building an initial church building should first contact their synod's Mission Director.