Sometimes it’s just nice to have a partner you can count on in a tight spot!
“After the smoke cleared, we built a brand new worship center with a slightly lower monthly payment,”
-Rev. Rev. Sutton, Northwood United Methodist Church
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Loans
Sometimes, it’s an emergency; other times, it’s just good planning!
Since 1993, UMF has offered deposit-secured loans to creditworthy churches and agencies
throughout the Louisiana Annual Conference.
Facilitating over $37 million since its first church loan, these resources have made it possible for churches and other ministries to address immediate needs such as:
Expansion or improvement of worship facilities
Unexpected repairs
Temporary strains on a church budget.
Why might a church need a loan?
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Expand
Develop a financial plan that will incorporate ministry, stewardship and fundraising, while determining a "safe" debt level.
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Refinance
With a loan from the Foundation, you may be able to lower interest expense which increases funds for ministry.
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Cash Crunch
Unexpected repairs or equipment upgrades can put a strain on the budget. Short-term loans can help your church focus on its ministry.
A loan success story
Years ago on Palm Sunday evening, a fire broke out at Northwood United Methodist Church in Lafayette, La.
This church was blessed by a Foundation loan that afforded them better facilities and a lower payment.
Your church can be the next success story!
Loan Application
If you’re interested in a church loan, complete the online application below and submit, OR download the loan application pdf, print it, and send it to the Foundation office. If you have any questions, please contact us or call us at (225) 387-8362.