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Church Financing (church loans)

Fixed- and adjustable-rate church loans for Christian churches and organizations. Schools aren't named, so a school would most likely borrow through its host church.

Amount
Not posted
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: 501(c)(3) only
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Private school · Homeschool co‑opFor the CHURCH that hosts a school or co-op (building, renovation). Schools aren't named, so a school would most likely borrow through its church.
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on thriventchurchloans.com
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens thriventchurchloans.com in a new tab)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Talk with your host church about whether it would borrow

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Thrivent Church Financing lends exclusively to Christian churches and organizations”
In the funder’s own words, from thriventchurchloans.com, checked Oct 1, 2026.
  • Christian church or organization

Timing

Rolling.

Related guides

  • Church-hosted schools and co-ops: the model, what to put in writing, what to ask

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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