Loan Information
Our Loan Department provides assistance to qualified WELS congregations seeking a church mortgage through WELS CEF. If you have questions about a church mortgage loan, please view the Loan Program Overview and Application Process download found on our Loan Applications page. You can contact the loan department by completing the Contact us form.
For new loan questions contact Scott Westphal, Loan Officer, at [email protected] or 414-256-3270. For questions on existing loans, contact Nancy Gittel, Loan Servicing Specialist, at [email protected] or 414-256-3252. Our toll-free number for customer service is 1-866-511-7793.
LOAN APPLICATIONS
Our Loan Department provides assistance to qualified WELS congregations seeking a church mortgage through WELS CEF. If you have questions about a church mortgage loan, please view Loan Program Overview and Application Process document.
ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY
The District Mission Board–under the guidance of the Board for Home Missions must actively participate in the development and implementation of the outreach ministry plans in order for a mission congregation to be eligible for grants or loans involved in each of the project categories.
GRANT PROGRAM
WELS mission congregations have the opportunity to access loans and matching grants through WELS CEF. All grants are provided through the WELS CEF Grant Program. Gifts, donations and bequests made directly to WELS CEF are the primary sources of income for the Grant Program.