Why associations choose TuCielo over a bank.

Florida associations face financing challenges banks aren’t built to solve. Here’s how TuCielo is different.

How we compare

Traditional Bank
Loan ceiling

Banks cap loan size to fit their balance sheet. Bigger repair projects often exceed that cap.

No ceiling. We fund what the project requires, from $500K to $15M+.

Approval rate

Banks decline associations with deferred maintenance or reserve shortfalls, typically the ones that need financing most.

We approve a higher share of associations by looking at the full financial picture, not just a few ratios.

Monthly payments

Shorter terms mean higher monthly payments per unit, often more than owners can absorb.

Terms up to 25 years keep per-unit monthly costs manageable.

Existing loans

Banks rarely increase an existing loan. New scope means a new application and a new lender.

We can refinance the existing balance and add new financing in one transaction.

Reserve financing

Banks don't lend for reserves, leaving associations without a path to SB4 compliance.

We finance required reserves, including SIRS-mandated funding, alongside capital improvements.

Banks underwrite to a checklist. We underwrite to your association.

Why it matters

Most Florida associations that approach a bank get declined, offered less than they need or quoted terms that make per-unit payments unmanageable. TuCielo was built specifically for what banks won’t do.

See the difference

Here’s what association financing looks like in practice.

See the difference

Here’s what association financing looks like in practice.

example

A Florida association needs a $1M roof replacement

WITHOUT TUCIELO

$10,000 per unit, due upfront

WITHOUT TUCIELO

$92 per unit, per month

Spread over 25 years

Illustrative example only. Assumes 25-year term, 8.99% fixed rate, 100 units, financed origination fee and debt service account. Actual amounts vary.

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