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Church loan calculators

Six calculators built around how church lenders actually decide.

Estimate payments, check qualification ratios, plan a refinance, or size a capital campaign. Each tool uses the exact thresholds lenders apply to church loans.

Start with the free readiness assessment Or jump to the calculators ↓

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Tier 1 tools cover the highest-intent decision moments. Tier 2 tools support specific underwriting checks.

Decision tools
Underwriting checks

Not sure which to use?

Pick the calculator by what you're trying to decide.

I want to know what a loan will cost.Loan PaymentI want to know how much we can afford.Affordability CeilingWe already have a loan. Should we refinance?Refinance SavingsA lender asked about our DSCR.DSCR CalculatorA lender asked about our LTV.LTV CalculatorWe need to raise money before borrowing.Capital CampaignWe're starting a building project from scratch.Affordability + Capital CampaignA lender just denied our application. What went wrong?DSCR + LTV

The 7 factors church lenders weigh

Every church loan decision comes down to these seven inputs. Our calculators cover the four you can compute yourself. The readiness assessment scores all seven.

Cash flow (DSCR)
Can your giving comfortably cover the payment?
DSCR Calculator
Affordability
How much loan does your income support?
Affordability Ceiling
Collateral (LTV)
Does property value back the loan?
LTV Calculator
Payment cost
What will the monthly check look like?
Loan Payment
Giving trend
Three-year direction of contributions.
Assessment only
Cash reserves
Months of operating expense in the bank.
Assessment only
Organizational stability
Tenure, governance, congregation trend.
Assessment only

Frequently asked questions

Which calculator should I start with?
If you don't have a loan amount in mind yet, start with the Affordability Ceiling. It tells you the maximum loan your cash flow can support. If you do have an amount, the Loan Payment calculator shows monthly cost.
Are these calculators specific to churches?
Yes. The thresholds, lender categories, and underwriting factors are calibrated to how church lenders actually evaluate loans, including DSCR minimums (1.20×), building expense ratios (~35% of giving), and typical term and rate ranges by lender type.
How accurate are the estimates?
The math is exact for the inputs you provide. Real lender quotes will vary based on factors we can't see: your specific giving trend, collateral, Board composition, and reserves. The free readiness assessment evaluates all 7 factors lenders weigh.

The full picture in 15 minutes

Calculators answer one factor at a time. The readiness assessment scores all seven.
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