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Financed $187,500 to purchase a ministry property and strengthen long-term stability.

Church Name: Gethsemane AME Church
Date: 2025-11-29
Location: Baltimore, MD, 21218
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Gethsemane AME Church with a $187,500 purchase loan in Baltimore, MD 21218. Terms included 7.5% interest, a 5-year term, and 20-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 75% loan-to-value (LTV). Purchase price was $250,000, with a 25% down payment. Financing supports property ownership for ministry expansion in Baltimore.

Gethsemane African Methodist Episcopal Church

Financed $206,500 to purchase property for a permanent worship facility and planned build-out.

Church Name: The WORD Center Fellowship
Date: 2025-11-22
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided The WORD Center Fellowship with a $206,500 purchase loan in Upper Marlboro, MD 20774. The transaction was underwritten at 75% loan-to-value (LTV). Acquisition supports planned renovation into a 100-seat sanctuary.

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Financed $101,250 to acquire a long-occupied church facility and eliminate rental expense.

Church Name: Word Works Ministries
Date: 2026-02-19
Location: Houston, 77047, TX
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (6.85%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Word Works Ministries with a $101,250 purchase loan in Houston, TX 77047. Terms included 6.85% interest, a 5-year term, and 15-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 6.85% loan-to-value (LTV). Owner-occupant acquisition replaced rent with equity-building ownership after 17+ years at the location.

Financed $120,000 to fund essential building renovations and improvement work.

Church Name: The Rock Community Baptist Church
Date: 2025-11-21
Location: Lansdowne, PA, 19050
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (18%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided The Rock Community Baptist Church with a $120,000 renovation (refinance/construction) loan in Lansdowne, PA 19050. Terms included 7.5% interest, a 5-year term, and 20-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 18% loan-to-value (LTV). Proceeds funded essential renovations and related closing expenses.

The Rock Community Baptist Church - church renovation

Financed $308,700 to purchase a new parsonage, supporting leadership stability and ministry continuity.

Church Name: A Place of Deliverance Church & Training Center
Date: 2025-11-22
Location: Henderson, NC, NC, 27536
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (20%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided A Place of Deliverance Church & Training Center with a $308,700 parsonage purchase loan in Henderson, NC 27536. Terms included 7.5% interest, a 5-year term, and 20-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 20% loan-to-value (LTV). Structure was supported by church property collateral and a planned payoff strategy.

A Place of Deliverance Church and Training Center - church parsonage loans

Financed $662,250 to purchase a larger worship facility and transition from leasing to ownership.

Church Name: True Word Church
Date: 2025-11-11
Location: Columbia, SC, 29204
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided A Place of Deliverance Church & Training Center with a $308,700 parsonage purchase loan in Henderson, NC 27536. Terms included 7.5% interest, a 5-year term, and 20-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 20% loan-to-value (LTV). Structure was supported by church property collateral and a planned payoff strategy.

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Financed $320,000 to complete final-phase construction and utility connections for a permanent temple facility.

Church Name: Shiva Durga Krishna Kali Mandir
Date: 2025-11-05
Location: Houston, TX, 77084
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (25%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Shiva Durga Krishna Kali Mandir with a $320,000 renovation (construction completion) loan in Houston, TX 77084. Terms included 7.5% interest, a 5-year term, and 20-year amortization. The transaction was underwritten at 25% loan-to-value (LTV). Funds supported utility connections and completion work; the property is owned free and clear.

Funded $123,000 purchase of a 2,653 sq. ft. facility to serve as meeting place and offices.

Church Name: Grace Church Mission International
Date: 2025-05-26
Location: Raleigh, NC, 27616
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Grace Church Mission International with a $123,000 purchase loan at 7.5% interest, 5-year term, 20-year amortization. The property sits on 2.63 acres and secures permanent stability for the congregation.

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Provided $62,500 to acquire land for future church construction in Gambrills, MD.

Church Name: Christ Restoration Ministries International
Date: 2025-05-23
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (50%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Christ Restoration Ministries International with a $62,500 land purchase loan at 8% interest, 5-year term, 15-year amortization. The church put down 50% toward the $125,000 property. With strong reserves and income growth, the purchase secures space for future expansion.

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Financed the $283,000 purchase of a permanent worship facility in Baltimore.

Church Name: Open Door Fellowship
Date: 2025-05-12
Location: Baltimore, MD, 21215
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Open Door Fellowship with a $283,000 purchase loan at 7.25% interest, 5-year term, 20-year amortization. The 2,750 sq. ft. facility accommodates 100 seats. The church brought $320,000 in reserves plus $50,000 escrow, strengthening its financial profile.

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Refinanced a short-term balloon note of $298,000 into a stable, long-term mortgage.

Church Name: Appointed Church (Testudo Ministries, Inc.)
Date: 2025-05-04
Location: Lithia, FL, 33547
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (48%)
Loan Expert: Aaron J. Shingler
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Appointed Church with a $298,000 refinance loan at 7.5% interest, 5-year fixed, 20-year amortization. This eliminated a balloon payment due within 90 days and secured affordable monthly payments of about $2,400. With 6 acres of land, growing attendance, and $130,000 in reserves, the church is positioned for continued ministry growth.

Appointed Church FL

Refinanced two hard‑money loans used to purchase the campus, stabilizing long‑term financing at 67% LTV on an estimated $900k property.

Church Name: Centro De Alabanza
Date: 2024-12-07
Location: Baytown, 77521, TX
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (67%)
Loan Expert: William S. Davis
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans refinanced $600,000 for Centro De Alabanza to pay off two hard‑money loans taken at purchase. The loan was secured by an estimated $900,000 property (67% LTV).

Church Refinance Loan – Centro De Alabanza, Baytown TX

Refinanced existing note and financed acquisition of adjacent property for expansion and parking; secured by $1.103M collateral for a 50% LTV.

Church Name: Church of Pentecost USA – Columbus East District
Date: 2024-08-12
Location: Columbus, OH, 43232
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (50%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans structured a $558,000 loan for the Church of Pentecost USA (Columbus East District) to refinance their current note and purchase the adjacent property for expansion and parking. The loan was secured by $1.103 million in collateral (50% LTV).

Refinance & Purchase Loan – Church of Pentecost, Columbus OH

Financed acquisition of a 10,000+ sq ft church facility at a favorable $125k price; 75% LTV.

Church Name: Covenant Reformed Baptist Church
Date: 2024-07-12
Location: Tullahoma, TN, 37388
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided $93,750 to Covenant Reformed Baptist Church to purchase a 10,000+ sq ft church facility. The transaction was financed at 75% LTV.

Covenant Reformed Baptist Church — Tullahoma, TN 37388 (Purchase)

Funded completion of a 3,000 sq ft addition and renovations; secured by the campus with combined project value of $1.67M; 29% LTV.

Church Name: New Life Church of God in Christ
Date: 2024-07-23
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (29%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided a $500,000 loan to New Life Church of God in Christ to complete a 3,000 sq ft addition and facility upgrades. The loan was secured by the campus with a combined project value of $1.67 million, resulting in a 29% LTV.

New Life COGIC, Fort Lauderdale FL

Financed the purchase of a parsonage to house the senior pastor; 75% LTV on a $329,900 home.

Church Name: Covenant Baptist Church
Date: 2024-07-12
Location: Petersburg, VA, 23803
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Covenant Baptist Church with a $247,425 loan to purchase a parsonage for their senior pastor. The home purchase was financed at 75% LTV.

Covenant Baptist, Petersburg VA

Refinanced a maturing mortgage to long‑term church financing, secured by a $1.0M facility; 44% LTV.

Church Name: Iglesia Internacional Puerta Del Cielo
Date: 2024-06-23
Location: Mesquite, TX, TX, 75181
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (44%)
Loan Expert: Aaron J. Shingler
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans refinanced $440,000 for Iglesia Internacional Puerta Del Cielo to replace their maturing note and stabilize payments. The loan was backed by a $1 million property, resulting in a 44% LTV.

Church Refinance Loan – Iglesia Internacional, Mesquite TX

Cash‑out loan to replace HVAC units and install a new roof on the main sanctuary, secured by a $3.306M property for a conservative 4% LTV.

Church Name: Cross Church
Date: 2024-02-05
Location: Indianapolis, IN, 46227
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (4%)
Loan Expert: Scott Obenhein
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Cross Church with a $150,000 property improvement loan to replace HVAC units and install a new roof. The loan was secured by the church’s $3.306 million campus, resulting in a conservative 4% LTV.

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RCCG Wisdom Assembly in Kansas City, MO, needed both renovation and refinance help and Griffin delivered both. With a $500K loan, they have revitalized their space and streamlined operations for future impact.

Church Name: RCCG Wisdom Assembly
Date: 2024-08-10
Location: Kansas City, MO,
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (45%)
Loan Expert: Aaron J. Shingler
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided RCCG Wisdom Assembly with a $500,000 loan to refinance their mortgage and complete key renovations including roof, HVAC, security, and fencing improvements. The loan was backed by a $1.1 million property with a 45% loan-to-value ratio. Monthly payments were kept affordable at $3,800.

A brick exterior view of RCCG Wisdom Assembly Family Church in Kansas City, Missouri, taken under clear blue skies with a grassy foreground and bold church signage.

Hillside Bible Church in Ortonville, MI, chose Griffin Church Loans to refinance and redirect savings toward outreach. See how we helped them secure a $235K loan and reduce monthly costs ‚ all without personal risk.

Church Name: Hillside Bible Church
Date: 2024-08-05
Location: Ortonville, MI,
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (20%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans structured a $235,000 refinance loan for Hillside Bible Church, enabling the congregation to lower their monthly mortgage payments to just $1,912. The $1.15 million property secured the loan at a conservative 20% loan-to-value, setting the church up for long-term financial strength.

A wide-angle view of Hillside Bible Church in Ortonville, Michigan, featuring the red brick building with a tall steeple under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by landscaping and a visible church sign.

The Potters House Christian Fellowship in Malden, MA, expanded their ministry footprint thanks to a strategic church purchase loan. Learn how Griffin helped them secure their new property with a strong LTV and no delays.

Church Name: The Potters House Christian Fellowship
Date: 2024-08-22
Location: Malden, MA,
Loan Type: Church Purchase
LTV: (75%)
Loan Expert: Aaron J. Shingler
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided The Potters House Christian Fellowship with a $1,792,500 loan to purchase a new church facility. The loan was backed by a $2.39 million property and required no personal guarantees, offering strong 75% loan-to-value support.

Aerial view of The Potters House Christian Fellowship in Massachusetts, showing a two-story beige church building with a red cross on the facade, surrounded by a residential neighborhood.

The Light of the World Church in Gainesville, GA, turned to Griffin Church Loans to reduce financial strain. Through strategic refinancing, they gained lower payments and renewed momentum for their ministry.

Church Name: The Light of the World
Date: 2024-08-03
Location: Gainesville, GA,
Loan Type: Church Refinance
LTV: (60%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans refinanced $1.5 million for The Light of the World Church to help lower their mortgage payments and simplify finances. The loan was supported by a $3.7 million church property and did not require personal guarantees.

A grand exterior view of The Light of the World Church in Gainesville, Georgia, showcasing a multi-story red brick and white-columned building under a clear blue sky.

House of God Worship Center in Newport News, VA, needed a major upgrade and Griffin Church Loans delivered. See how our expert financing made their church renovation dream a reality with unmatched speed and no personal guarantees.

Church Name: House of God Worship Center
Date: 2024-08-07
Location: Newport News, VA,
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (41%%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided House of God Worship Center in Virginia with a $950,000 church renovation loan to support updates and improvements to their facility. The loan was backed by the church property valued at $2.3 million. There were no personal guarantees required on this loan.

Discover how Open Door Fellowship in Sicklerville, NJ, secured a church renovation loan to restore and expand their worship space. Griffin Church Loans stepped in with fast funding, no upfront fees, and a vision aligned with the church's mission.

Church Name: Open Door Fellowship
Date: 2024-08-07
Location: Sicklerville, NJ,
Loan Type: Church Renovations
LTV: (53%)
Loan Expert: Song Quichocho
Deal Summary:

Griffin Church Loans provided Open Door Fellowship with a $170,000 church renovation loan which allowed them to update and improve their property. The loan was backed by the church property with a $325,000 value. There were no personal guarantees needed on this loan.

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