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Home Equity vs Financing Solar

Using home equity

Some homeowners fund solar through a home equity loan or HELOC, which can offer competitive interest rates since the loan is secured by the home. This path uses equity you've already built to invest in an asset that can build even more.

Dedicated solar financing

Solar-specific loans are structured around the system itself, are typically faster to close, and don't require tapping into your home's equity line. Terms and promotional structures vary by lender.

What to compare

Look at interest rate, term length, fees, and how each option affects your monthly cash flow versus your previous electric bill. We'll help you compare real numbers side-by-side rather than pushing a single option.

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