INVESTMENTS Ministry Term Notes LCEF’s term notes are designed to help organizations reach the different goals they have for each stream of their income. Term notes allow you to invest your ministry’s funds for a specific amount of time, with the option to re-invest or redeem the funds at the end of that time period.

LCEF offers various fixed- and floating-rate term note options for LCMS congregations and organizations. HELPFUL DOCUMENTS GET STARTED

ConnectPLUS Term Note

If you want to experience the reward of supporting LCMS ministries and realize the financial benefits we offer, the ConnectPLUS Term Note is for you. This offer is available on a one account per investor basis only to new investors 18 and older who have not had an LCEF investment in the past 24 months. The offer is subject to change and is not available to investors in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Benefits & Features

  • Low minimum $500 investment to open
  • Fixed rate on the first $50,000 (principal and interest) during the two-year term
  • Balance above $50,000 earns second-tier fixed rate
  • Additional funds can be added during the term ($25 minimum)
MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$500 - $50,0002 years2.125%2.142%90 days of interest
Over $50,000---0.875%0.878%90 days of interest

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PartnerPLUS Term Note

Your organization can empower the positive influence of ministries and rostered church workers on their communities by investing in LCEF’s PartnerPLUS term note. This offer is available for a limited time only.

Benefits & Features

  • Low minimum $500 investment to open
  • Two- or four-year term available
  • Premium fixed rate on balances up to $50,000
  • Additional funds can be added at any time ($25 minimum)
  • Interest compounded and paid quarterly (March, June, September and December)
  • Transfers from other LCEF investments are not accepted
MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$500 to $50,0002 years1.625%1.635%90 days of interest
$500 to $50,0004 years2.125%2.142%180 days of interest
Over $50,000 - portion of balance > $50,000 earns second-tier fixed rate---0.875%0.878%Depends on term

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Fixed-Rate Term Note

This note carries a constant interest rate and requires a $500 minimum investment. A variety of terms are available, from 1 to 5 years.

MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$5001 year0.500%0.501%90 days of interest
$5002 years0.750%0.752%90 days of interest
$5003 years0.875%0.878%120 days of interest
$5004 years1.000%1.004%180 days of interest
$5005 years1.250%1.256%180 days of interest

Jumbo Note – Fixed

MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$100,0005 years1.625%1.635%180 days of interest

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Floating-Rate Term Note

This note’s rate may be adjusted monthly based on prevailing market rates and requires a $100 minimum investment. 30- and 60-month terms are available. Investments of $25 or more are accepted throughout the term.

MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$10030 months0.875%0.878%120 days of interest
$10060 months1.250%1.256%180 days of interest

Jumbo Note – Floating

MinimumTermRateAPY *Penalty
* APY is the annual percentage yield, representing the effective rate of interest when all principal and interest payments are retained in the investment balance.
$100,00060 months1.625%1.635%180 days of interest

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