Knights of Columbus ChurchLoan

We serve two functions for the Knights of Columbus. First, the loans are an investment supporting K of C insurance policyholders. Second, we provide an opportunity to help grow the worldwide Catholic community.

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Who Qualifies?

Any Church institution that is affiliated with the Catholic community in the United States, United States Territories and Canada is eligible for consideration under ChurchLoan. Each applicant should have sufficient property available to meet a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio (for secured loans only).

Dioceses

Seminaries

Religious Orders

Parishes

Schools

Catholic Organizations

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Benefits

Attractive and competitive fixed rates
Maturities of up to 20 years
No points or hidden charges
No prepayment penalties
Information provided for underwriting will not be sold or disseminated
Held by Knights of Columbus for the life of the loan
Serviced by experienced and dedicated ChurchLoan professionals who will assist you through the application process and be with you for the life of your loan

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Products and Rates

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Secured Loan

Fixed rate of interest

Maturities from five to 20 years

First mortgage lien on all real property and improvements

Loan-to-value ratio up to 75 percent

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Unsecured Loan

Fixed rate of interest

Maturities of up to 5 years

Requires a negative pledge agreement

Maximum loan request of $500,000

Guarantee from the diocese or religious order

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Refinancing

ChurchLoan is available to consolidate and/or refinance existing debt for eligible Catholic institutions

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Rates and Underwriting

The interest rate for your loan is set as of the close of the last business day of the week prior to funding.

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Since its inception, ChurchLoan has approved more than $500 million in loans to Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools, hospitals, orders and other religious institutions.

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Liability Statement

ChurchLoan is not intended for, will not be approved for, and cannot be used otherwise for or funded in connection with (i) funding, defending or settling litigation claims against a prospective Borrower or Guarantor, (ii) the bankruptcy or insolvency of any Borrower or Guarantor, or (iii) any non-project or non-operations purposes. ChurchLoan will consider loans to qualified Borrowers (i) only in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada, and (ii) (if a secured loan request) only secured by real property in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada. ChurchLoan reserves the right to take no action on any loan request.