We provide funds to LCMS congregations throughout Texas to build or expand churches and schools. Our friendly staff can help your congregation get a loan with a competitive low interest rate. You can download an application today.

Loans

Self-Supporting Congregations

Loan requests are reviewed with the following priorities in mind:

  1. Ensuring approval will not place a congregation’s ministry at risk.
  2. Confirming congregation’s demonstrated ability to repay so Texas District Church Extension Fund investors are not placed at risk.

The following documents must accompany the appropriate loan application. (The asterisked items can be provided after loan approval, but will be required before closing can be scheduled.)

Loans smaller than $250,000 require:

  • A completed and signed loan application
  • Financial statements for past five years
  • Financial statements for current year-to-date
  • Budget for current year
  • Ministry Plan/Vision for project
  • Copy of Constitution and Bylaws*
  • Certificate of Resolution Authorizing Project/Loan Request*
  • Approval from the Texas District Church Extension Fund Executive Director

Loans greater than $250,000 require:

  • A completed and signed complete loan application
  • Financial statements for past five years
  • Financial statements for current year-to-date
  • Budget for current year
  • Ministry Plan/Vision for project
  • Copy of Constitution and Bylaws*
  • Certificate of Resolution Authorizing Project/Loan Request*
  • Approval of the Board for Church Extension and, for loans over $1 million, also approval of the District Board of Directors

To get started, or to discuss your unique project, contact our Executive Director, Becca Jones, at 512-646-2749 or at Jones@TexasCEF.org

Loans for Missions

The Texas Board of Mission Administration and Church Extension Fund of our District identifies areas ripe for harvest and opens new mission stations, Church Extension is there to make available the funds needed to provide land and facilities where the Gospel can be preached and taught.

Other Loans

Texas CEF makes loans to congregations for a variety of other purposes, including:

  • Refinance Existing Debt
  • Buses, Vans, etc.
  • Office Equipment & Computers
  • Lines of Credit
  • Facility Renovation & Repairs

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Rates and Forms

Important Forms and Publications for Borrowers

Click on one of the forms below to download it. Our typeable forms can be filled out using a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader. Print, sign, and mail completed forms to us at:

Texas CEF
1221 Satellite View
Round Rock, TX 78665

Click here for a complete list of forms.

Current Rates

CEF strives to keep our loan rates as low as possible for the benefit of our borrowing congregations. We have a strong track record of rates that are competitive with banks and other lenders, and often lower. Read about our rebates for ways you can help make your congregation’s loan rate even lower.

Self-Supporting Congregations 4.50%
Newly Formed Congregations* 3.75%
*This index is available during the
first six years of a congregation’s loan.

Rebates

A Partnership Between Congregations, Members & CEF

Supporting investments from individuals, congregations and other entities provide the funds for CEF to make loans to congregations. Each investor may designate a congregation to receive credit for their invested dollars. Investments are not pledged for any congregation’s CEF loan.

The level of supporting investments is one indication of the strength of the partnership between CEF and the borrowing ministry. The stronger the level of partnership, the better for each partner.

Because investments are important to its ongoing ministry, CEF has established economic incentives to recognize the level of support and partnership. Rebates are available based on your congregation’s ratio of investments to unpaid loan balance.

For more information, download our Incentive Rebate Plan (PDF) or contact us.

My Texas CEF

What is My Texas CEF?

My Texas CEF is a free secure online service in which investors and borrowers can quickly access Texas CEF investment and loan information, as well as set up transactions.

My Texas CEF promotes the good stewardship of resources. By using this financial service, you help us reduce administrative costs, which in turn allows us to keep loan rates to churches as low as possible. Enjoy the ease and convenience of accessing your Texas CEF investment information—anywhere you have Internet access!

Highlights Include:

  • View real time transactions
  • View history and balances
  • Make loan and principal payments
  • Purchase new investments
  • Set up electronic funds transfers

Enroll Now

Congregations and organizations must complete the Organization Enrollment Form to apply for online access. Mail the completed form to:

1221 Satellite View, Round Rock, TX 78665

Once Texas CEF receives the enrollment form, a My Texas CEF personalized Activation Code will be issued by Texas CEF. The applicant will be notified by phone. Upon setup, the applicant authorized and empowered by the organization to act on its behalf will be granted access privileges as indicated on page two of this request. Texas CEF will contact the applicant by phone to complete enrollment.

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