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Lcef
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.
789 mortgages recorded
485 mortgages recorded
299 mortgages recorded
+16 more not shown
Geography
Lcef's lending activity is concentrated in the following states, based on recorded mortgage data from the past 12 months.
Mortgages (12mo): 13
Volume (12mo): $6.9M
Total Volume: $63.3M
Mortgages (12mo): 13
Volume (12mo): $21.9M
Total Volume: $98.1M
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.
+840 more not shown
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.