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Underwriting Criteria for Residential Solar Loans

Underwriting Criteria for Residential Solar Loans

Updated over 5 months ago

To maintain responsible lending practices and ensure that customers are well-positioned for success with their solar loan, all applications must meet specific underwriting criteria. Below is a summary of the requirements for residential solar loans.


Minimum Credit Score Requirement

  • Customers must have a minimum FICO score of 680.

  • The score used is pulled from Equifax at the time of application.


Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio

  • The customer’s debt-to-income (DTI) ratio may not exceed 50%.


Income Verification

  • Income verification is required for every application.

  • Customers are asked to upload proof of income directly during the loan application process.

Accepted Income Documentation

Examples of acceptable income documents include:

  • A W-2 form

  • A recent tax return

  • At least one month of paystubs

These documents allow our underwriting team to confirm the borrower’s ability to meet repayment obligations.


Summary

To qualify for a residential solar loan, customers must meet the following conditions:

  1. FICO score of at least 680 (Equifax)

  2. DTI ratio not exceeding 50%

  3. Verified income documentation uploaded during the loan application

By meeting these requirements, customers demonstrate financial stability and eligibility for loan approval.

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