Churches can obtain mortgages and loans through specialized lenders active in the religious market. These lenders specialize in small and large church loans for construction, childcare, expansions, seminaries, to refinance old debt and for new purchases. Church mortgages and loans’ terms vary across lenders; generally the debt is made in 5 to 30 years' maturities.
Church lenders and brokers require financial statements to assess ability to repay the loan. These statements may be prepared internally by church staff. This article provides tips on the types of church loans, terms and conditions to look for and preparing basic financial statements.