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Effective February 1, 2023, Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund will close to new investments. Read notice.

Interval Funds for Financial Professionals

Thrivent Church Loan & Income Fund

Investing for impact

The Fund helps your clients make a positive impact with churches and other Christian organizations by providing financing that can be used to improve facilities, expand outreach and solidify the common bond throughout the Christian community.1

Making a difference

Hear about the impact made within the Christian community by Thrivent and its Church Financing Group.2 And, read stories from the past year from individual churches in the Annual Impact Report.

About Thrivent

Thrivent is a membership-owned fraternal organization as well as a holistic financial services organization, providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given.

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Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund —
Class S —
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Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund
Class
S
Risk profile
Conservative Aggressive
Target allocation
70% Church loans
25% MBS
5% Cash
Inception date
9/28/2018
As of
Net asset value
-
Daily NAV change
-
As of N/A
YTD return
0.84%
1-year return
-7.27%
As of 02/28/2023
Net annual fund operating expenses
1.00%
As of
Sales charge
None
As of

More stories of impact

Investing for impact

Fred Johnson, Senior Portfolio Manager, Church Loans, Thrivent Asset Management, discusses this mission driven investment and its impact on the Christian community.

The story of Judson Baptist Church

Pastor Dr. Jeff Mims and Todd Howell, Pastor of Administration, of the Judson Baptist Church share how the Thrivent Church Loan & Income Fund aided in fulfilling the vision they had for their church community.

A unique investment

Dan Chouanard, Vice President, Thrivent Distributors, LLC, breaks down the features of the Thrivent Church Loan & Income Fund that make it a truly unique investment.

Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund
Class
S
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Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund seeks to produce income.

This fund seeks to produce income by investing in church loans and other debt securities. These church loans are privately issued mortgages to churches and other U.S. non-profit organizations with a stated Christian mission. The Fund will also invest in mortgage-backed securities and may also invest in other types of securities, including derivatives. Churches borrow to fund growth in their congregations and their ministries. Church loans in the Fund are directly originated and underwritten by Thrivent, which has been an active church lender for over 100 years. As an interval fund, to the extent consistent with the applicable liquidity requirements for interval funds, the Fund may invest without limit in illiquid securities, such as church loans.

 

  • Fred Johnson, CPA (inactive)
    Fred Johnson, CPA (inactive)
    Portfolio Manager
    Managing this fund since 2018

    Fred joined Thrivent Financial in 1987 and has served as a portfolio manager for Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund since 2018.

  • Meg Spangler
    Meg Spangler
    Associate Portfolio Manager
    Managing this fund since 2018

    Meg joined Thrivent Financial in 1999 and has served as an associate portfolio manager for Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund since 2018.

  • Gregory R. Anderson, CFA
    Gregory R. Anderson, CFA
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    Managing this fund since 2018

    Mr. Anderson joined Thrivent in 1997. He has served as a portfolio manager since 2000.

Performance

Performance data cited represents past performance and should not be viewed as an indication of future results. Investment return and principal value of the investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

Average Annualized Returns

as of 02/28/2023
1.00% Net annual fund operating expenses
3.14% Total annual fund operating expenses

The Adviser has contractually agreed, for a period of one year from the date of the most recent prospectus, to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain expenses associated with the Fund. Refer to the Fees & Expenses table in the Fund’s prospectus. If this waiver had not been in effect, performance would have been lower.

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Yields

as of 02/28/2023
12 Month Distribution
3.48%
30 Day SEC
4.33%
30 Day SEC Pre-Waiver
1.36%
Monthly Distribution
4.02%

Growth of 10K

as of 02/28/2023
$10,453
Total market value
$1,393
Current value of reinvested dividends and capital gains

Calendar year performance

as of 02/28/2023

Characteristics

Performance data cited represents past performance and should not be viewed as an indication of future results. Investment return and principal value of the investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

Top 10 Holdings

as of 01/31/2023
37.20%
of all holdings
N/A
N/A
Security name % of total assets Maturity Coupon rate
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through 9.86% 02/01/2053 5.00%
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through 9.11% 02/01/2053 5.50%
Federal National Mortgage Association Conventional 30-Yr. Pass Through 3.39% 02/01/2053 6.00%
Church Loan - California 2.62% 11/01/2047 5.95%
Church Loan - California 2.41% 01/15/2048 6.35%
Church Loan - Maryland 2.07% 01/01/2044 4.30%
Church Loan - California 1.98% 02/01/2041 3.60%
Church Loan - California 1.96% 06/15/2037 4.30%
Church Loan - California 1.90% 05/01/2042 4.55%
Church Loan - Texas 1.90% 06/15/2041 3.45%

Buying & selling shares

The Fund is a closed-end interval fund that allows investors to purchase shares daily and sell them quarterly on a predetermined date.

  • Subscriptions: Daily
  • Redemption/Repurchase Frequency: Quarterly
  • Redemption/Repurchase Fee: None3
  • Redemption/Repurchases Offered: March, June, September, December

Minimum investment

  • Initial (non-retirement): $2,000
  • Initial (IRA, tax-deferred): $1,000
  • Subsequent: $50

Capital gains - trailing 12 months

as of 02/28/2023
Record date Short term capital gains Long term capital gains Total
- - - -

Dividends from U.S. government obligations for 2022

For state income tax purposes, several states allow “pass-through” treatment of interval fund dividends derived from interest on U.S. government obligations. To calculate the number of dividends qualifying for pass-through treatment, multiply the amount in Box 1a of your Form 1099-DIV by the percentages that apply to your state.

The types of government securities that qualify for such treatment vary by state. Please consult with a tax advisor to determine which, if any, of the obligations listed in the following table may be exempt from your state income tax.

At Thrivent, we recommend you consult your tax advisor to make sure you’re getting the most out of your investments. Thrivent and their representatives cannot provide legal or tax advice.

Type of government obligation

U.S. Treasury Bonds: 0.24%

U.S. Government Agencies Total: 5.06%

  • Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation  0.05%
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation  0.00%
  • Federal Farm Credit Bank  0.07%
  • Federal Home Loan Bank  4.59%
  • Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation  0.32%
  • Federal National Mortgage Association  0.00%
  • Government National Mortgage Association  0.00%
  • Housing and Urban Development  0.00%
  • Overseas Private Investment Corporation  0.00%
  • Resolution Funding Corporation  0.00%
  • Student Loan Marketing Association  0.00%
  • Small Business Administration  0.00%
  • Small Business Investment Companies  0.00%
  • Tennessee Valley Authority  0.00%
  • U.S. International Development Finance Corporation  0.03%

Documents

Title Download View
Prospectus & Fund Documents -
Statement of Additional Information -
Annual Report -
Semi Annual Report -
Schedule of Investments -
SEC Section 16 Filings: Beneficiary Ownership Reports -
Proxy Voting -
Traditional/SEP IRA Custodial Agreement -
Roth IRA Custodial Agreement -
Coverdell ESA Custodial Agreement -

Due to rounding, some values may not total 100%.

1 Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund portfolio management team works with Thrivent Church Finance group to source and structure the loans in the portfolio.

2 The information about the Thrivent Church Financing Group is provided for informational purposes only and may not be illustrative of church loans included in the Fund's portfolio.

3 The Fund does not currently charge a repurchase fee. However, the Fund may introduce a repurchase fee in the future of up to 2% on shares accepted for repurchase, subject to approval of the Fund Board.

Strategy

The Fund will invest a majority of its assets in church loans and the remainder in other debt securities, such as mortgage-backed securities and cash. The church loan segment of the Fund aims to provide impact and income, while the mortgage-backed segment seeks to provide income and liquidity for the quarterly redemption process. The portfolio management team works with Thrivent’s Church Financing group to source and structure the church loans. They use various research techniques, both quantitative and qualitative, to assess a borrower’s ability to repay the loan. The portfolio is constructed through a bottom-up process and is not managed to a target duration or yield, although these and other factors are considered by the Adviser.

Risk

The Fund invests primarily in church loans and mortgage-backed securities. The value of the Fund is influenced by factors impacting the overall market, debt securities and specific issuers . The Adviser's assessment of investments may prove incorrect, resulting in losses or poor performance. The Fund is a non-diversified closed-end interval fund with a quarterly repurchase option. An investment in the Fund’s shares should be considered a long-term investment with risks, including concentration risk, limited liquidity and the risk of a loss of some or all of the amount invested.

The church loans in which the Fund invests are mortgage loans to U.S. non-profit organizations with a stated Christian mission. The church loans are typically not listed on any national securities exchange and no active trading market exists for them. These church loans are primarily backed by real estate and are vulnerable to factors that affect the real estate market. Certain factors specific to churches may impact a borrower’s finances and its ability to make payments. Churches rely on voluntary contributions from their congregations for their primary source of income, which may be used to repay church loans. The membership of a church, the attendance of its members, or the per capita contributions of its members may not remain constant or may decrease, which could have a negative impact on the ability of a church to repay a loan. Loans are subject to a number of risks including credit risk, default risk, refinance risk and modification risk. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a debt security may not pay its debt. Default risk is the risk that a borrower will not be able to make principal and interest payments in which case the value of the Fund may be negatively affected. The value of mortgage-backed securities will be influenced by the factors affecting the housing market. Bond prices may decline during periods of rising interest rates. Markets may also be impacted by domestic or global events, including public health threats, terrorism, natural disasters or similar events. The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is being phased out, which brings uncertainty to instruments tied to it. The Fund has received an exemptive order allowing co-investment with other Thrivent accounts, which may give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest and subject the Fund to the risk of regulatory changes and actions. These and other risks are described in the Fund’s prospectus.

 

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Investing involves risks, including the possible loss of principal. The prospectus contains more complete information on the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund, and other information, which investors should read and consider carefully before investing. Prospectuses are available at thriventintervalfunds.com or by calling 800-847-4836.

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The distributor for the Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund is Thrivent Distributors, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA/SIPC. Any purchase, sale or redemption of the Thrivent Church Loan and Income Fund will be executed through the transfer agent, Thrivent Financial Investor Services Inc., Asset management services provided by Thrivent Asset Management, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Thrivent Distributors, LLC, Thrivent Financial Investor Services Inc, and Thrivent Asset Management, LLC are subsidiaries of Thrivent, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.