How TuCielo association financing works.

From first conversation to funded project, here’s what to expect.

Our process

What to expect when you work with us

Tell us about your project

Share your project scope, timeline and funding situation. Our team will ask a few questions to understand what you need.

What you’ll need: A description of the work, contractor bids or estimates if available, and a general sense of your funding timeline.

Submit your application and initial documents

Complete a short application and provide your association’s financial documents for pre-approval review.

What you’ll need:

  • Most recent YTD financial statements
  • Most recent budget
  • Most recent delinquency report (30/60/90 day)
  • SIRS or milestone/engineering report
  • Any contracts or bids already in place

Receive your pre-approval

Our team reviews your application & documents and issues a pre-approval qualification letter.

Underwriting review for full approval

Our underwriting team conducts a detailed review of your association’s finances, governance, insurance and project details. We may request additional documentation during this stage, typically falling into four areas:

  • Financial records (three-year history)
  • Operations and governance documents
  • Insurance documentation
  • Project and contractor details

Review and sign your loan documents

Once our credit committee approves, we prepare your term sheet and loan documents. Your association reviews, negotiates if needed, and signs.

Close and get funded

Your loan closes and funds are disbursed to your association per the disbursement agreement. Your contractor gets paid. The work begins.

Why TuCielo moves faster than a bank

Banks cap what they’ll put on their balance sheet. When a project exceeds that limit, they stop. TuCielo has no loan ceiling.

We approve a higher share of associations, including those with deferred maintenance and reserve deficiencies. And we target a decision in weeks, not the months a bank approval can take.

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your project and we’ll set up a call with our financing team.