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Loan Programs CB&LF loan programs - Loans for your congregation's first building! >>Read More

Church Building & Loan Fund What do we do? We make loans to new UCC congregations who wish to build or buy their first house of worship. >>Read More

Partners in Building Program The Partners in Building Program assists new congregations with site selection, construction loans and/or building purchase loans. >>Read More

The UCC Fellowship of Architects The UCC Fellowship of Architects is a national gathering of architects and allied professionals who are members of local UCC congregations. >>Read More

Capital Campaign Services Meet your Capital Campaign Coordinators: Priscilla Bizer and Susan Mitchell >>Read More

Story of a Capital Campaign Would you like this to happen with your Capital Campaign? >>Read More

The mission of the Church Building & Loan Fund (CB&LF) is to assist new and renewing congregations, who are planning to buy a first house of worship or land site, or who want to build, renovate, or refinance.

Check out our New Loan Rates! We make loans up to $2,500,000 at below market interest rates, and we also partner with other lenders for larger projects.

Through our Partners in Building program, we work with local congregations and their conferences toward the goal of financial self-sufficiency that will qualify our Partners for their first loan.  This program provides valuable information on:  (1) the steps and requirements to obtain a loan; (2) real estate, legal, and insurance matters; and (3) issues relating to the ownership of property.  Additionally, this program is a great way to network and share fellowship stories.

For several years, we have held very successful Partners in Building (PIB) Events, and have received overwhelming, positive responses from our participants.  One participant indicated that attending this event "gives us hope and more energy to build our visions…"  If you want to build your "vision," please consider attending one of our events.  In 2013, we will host a PIB Event in the Pacific Northwest region.  Please check back later for more details.

The CB&LF offers Capital Campaign Services (and free Informational Meetings) to assist churches in raising revenue to expand its mission and outreach.  A Capital Campaign is a special event in a church’s life and a wonderful opportunity for congregational growth.  For the congregation as a whole it can result in a deeper understanding of stewardship.  For the individual members, it can be the greatest faith-raising experience of their lives.

Staff

Patrick Duggan, Executive Director, 216-736-3833 dugganp@ucc.org

Sheila Kinzer, Associate Director/Chief Loan Officer 216-736-3820 kinzers@ucc.org

Shaena Ragin, Loan Processor 216-736-3822 ragins@ucc.org

Diane Sedlak, Administrative Assistant 216-736-3834 sedlakd@ucc.org

Priscilla Bizer, Capital Fundraiser Executive 216-736-3835 bizerp@ucc.org

Susan Mitchell, Capital Fundraiser Executive 216-736-3819 mitchells@ucc.org

Antineta Formby, Mortgage Loan Accountant 216-736-2158 formbya@ucc.org