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Finance

Financing Educational Dreams, One School at a Time

Building Hope’s Finance team helps schools and community partners access affordable, mission-aligned capital. From early planning to long-term refinancing, we structure financial solutions that make facilities possible and strengthen organizational stability.

Mission-Aligned Financing for Schools and Communities

We deliver flexible, affordable financing designed specifically for educational institutions and community developers. As a nonprofit lender with decades of experience, we help partners secure the capital they need to acquire land, build or renovate facilities, stabilize cash flow, and grow responsibly. From financial readiness to closing, our team guides every step. This helps to ensure projects are financially sustainable for years to come.

how we help

Loan structuring & financial advisory

We help partners assess financial readiness, model affordability, and structure financing that aligns facility needs with long-term fiscal health. This includes board support and loan strategy development.

Low-cost loans & credit enhancements

Through our nonprofit status and relationships with impact-minded lenders, we offer below-market loans and credit enhancements that reduce interest rates and improve access to capital.

Bridge financing & long-term capital planning

We provide short-term capital to address timing gaps and help organizations plan ahead through refinancing, debt optimization, and multi-year capital strategies that improve cash flow over time.
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Flexible Financing Models

Choose the Pathway That Fits Your Needs

Our financing solutions adapt to schools and community partners at every stage, from early planning to long-term stability. Whether you need capital for a new facility, a bridge loan to stabilize operations, or credit enhancements to secure better terms, we’re here to help.
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Financing for facilities & expansion

Affordable capital for land acquisition, new construction, renovations, and expansions, structured around enrollment, budgets, and long-term goals.
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Credit enhancements for stronger borrowing power

Programs that reduce lender risk, improve loan terms, and unlock more competitive financing options.
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Bridge loans & short-term capital

Financing that supports cash flow during construction, reimbursements, transitions, or rapid growth without disrupting operations.
Our Capabilities

Expert Support Through Every Stage of Financing

Our Finance team brings deep experience in educational lending, capital strategy, and long-term organizational planning. We help partners navigate complex financial decisions, secure catalytic capital, and build systems that support sustained success.
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Financial Advisory & Strategic Visioning

We help clarify your financial goals, assess organizational capacity, and build a roadmap that aligns capital needs with mission growth. This includes program modeling, affordability analysis, and preparation for board or lender review.
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Capital Planning & Loan Structuring

Our team designs financing packages that match your project’s needs, whether you’re acquiring land, developing a facility, or renovating an existing space. We evaluate debt terms, repayment schedules, and long-term budget implications to ensure sustainability.
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Credit Enhancements & Lender Partnerships

We maintain strong relationships with mission-aligned lenders nationwide. Our credit enhancement programs strengthen applications and reduce borrowing costs, expanding the financial options available to schools and community developers.
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Long-Term Support & Financial Health

Our role doesn’t end at closing. We support ongoing financial planning, refinancing opportunities, audits, reporting needs, and future expansions.
OUTCOMES

Financing That Fuels Growth

Our financing solutions help schools and community developers access the capital they need to build, expand, and sustain their missions.
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$2B+ invested in education

Through loans, bonds, enhancements, and development support

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$400M+ in direct loans

Supporting new builds, expansions, and renovations

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$500M+ in total investments

Helping organizations secure long-term affordability

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Stories That Build Hope

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Building Hope Real Estate to Lead New Campus Project for East Link Academy

Building Hope Real Estate is leading the acquisition and transformation of a new 40,000‑square‑foot campus for East Link Academy, Greenville’s only K–8 Mandarin Chinese language‑immersion charter school.
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True North Classical Academy

True North had funding but needed the know-how to make the dream classical school come true. Building Hope Services and the Charter School Support Unit stepped up to share their expertise.
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From Ambitious Goals to Reality: Building Hope and Charter Schools in Idaho

A state or community leader – maybe a policy-maker or a local family foundation – has a bold vision for public education involving a significant expansion of choice options for students and parents across the state.
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In their words

Real stories from schools and partners who have expanded access through mission-aligned financing.
“Building Hope gave a small organization like us access to affordable land, loans, assistance with financing, and partnerships we just couldn’t have done ourselves. We can reach a much larger audience now because of Building Hope.”
Will Staros
Regional Vice President, FORZA Education Management
“The team is on top of challenges almost immediately. Their support empowers school leaders to focus on students.”
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Frequently asked questions

Curious to learn more? Start here for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Who does Building Hope support with financing services?

We provide financing for K–12 schools, microschools, higher education institutions, and community-based organizations pursuing mission-aligned facility or program growth.

What types of financing does Building Hope offer?
We offer low-cost loans, credit enhancements, bridge financing, lease-to-purchase capital, and long-term refinancing options.
How early should we involve the Finance team?
Early engagement helps us assess readiness, model affordability, and structure financing that aligns with your long-term goals.
Does Building Hope offer financial advisory?
Yes. Our licensed advisers support budgeting, capital planning, loan structuring, lender coordination, and board preparation.
Can Building Hope help improve our loan terms?
Yes! Our credit enhancements and nonprofit status often lead to significantly better lending conditions, lowering long-term costs for partners.

Need more information?

Our team is ready to answer your specific questions.
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