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Lcef

lcef.org
10733 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63127-1020

LCEF is a specialized lender based in St. Louis, MO, providing loans and investment opportunities primarily to Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches, organizations, and rostered church workers.

Key Statistics

As of December 2025, public records show Lcef has originated approximately $81.8M in loan volume over the past 12 months, with an average loan size of $661k.

Volume (12mo)

$81.8M

Avg Loan Size

$661k

Total Mortgages

1,633

Total Borrowers

843

Lending Entities

Lcef funds loans through the following entities. These are the legal entities that appear on recorded mortgage documents.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund

789 mortgages recorded

Lutheran Fcu

485 mortgages recorded

Lutheran Church Extension Fund Missouri Synod

299 mortgages recorded

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Geography

Lcef's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.

#1Florida

Mortgages (12mo): 13

Volume (12mo): $6.9M

Total Volume: $63.3M

#2Indiana

Mortgages (12mo): 13

Volume (12mo): $21.9M

Total Volume: $98.1M

#3Missouri

Mortgages (12mo): 13

Volume (12mo): $4.7M

Total Volume: $47.1M

Top Borrowers

The following individuals have the most recorded mortgage transactions with Lcef. Click on a borrower to view their full investor profile.

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FAQ

What type of lender is Lcef?

Lcef is classified as an unknown based on our research. They have a mix of business (24%) and personal loans in their portfolio.

What entities does Lcef fund loans under?

Lcef originates mortgages through 19 different lending entities. The most common include Lutheran Church Extension Fund, Lutheran Fcu, and Lutheran Church Extension Fund Missouri Synod. These are the legal entity names that appear on recorded mortgage documents.

Where is Lcef most active?

Based on recorded mortgages, Lcef is most active in Florida, Indiana, and Missouri.

How many loans has Lcef originated?

Public records show 1,633 mortgages recorded for Lcef, with $81.8M in volume over the past 12 months.

What is the average loan size for Lcef?

The average mortgage size for Lcef is $661k based on all recorded mortgages.

Does Lcef offer short-term loans?

Lcef primarily offers long-term financing, with only 1% of loans being short-term.

How is this data collected?

Elementix aggregates mortgage data from public county records across the United States. We use AI to normalize lender names, identify aliases, and connect borrowers to their lending relationships.