Why This Matters
Financing options can make or break a deal. When your finance integration is set up correctly, your sales team can present customers with payment options in seconds — turning 'I can't afford it' into 'Where do I sign?'
What You'll Need
Admin access to SubcontractorHub
A web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Sign in to your SubcontractorHub account with yourusernameandpassword.
Step 2
Click"New Customer" at the top of your screen to create a new customer.
Step 3
Enter the customer’s address and basic information. The address can be added manually by clicking on the“Manual Address” checkbox. Select the job type and assign it to a user by clicking“Assign To”.Fill out the setter and lead source details, as well as other information. Then click“Create customer” in the top-right corner of the page.
Step 4
You have now created a proposal card. Click"View Detail" to begin building your proposal. You can title a proposal by clicking“Add Title”.
Step 5
In the“HVAC Details” section, select an HVAC for each category-Good, BetterandBest.
Step 6
Choose which HVAC your customer wants to proceed with and click“Finalize” on the HVAC card.
Step 7
Click“Yes”.
Step 8
The“Finalize” button will turn yellow and read“Finalized”. Click“Calculate SEER” to compare the customer’s existing HVAC system with the new install.
Step 9
Input the details of the customer’s old and new systems. The comparison data will update automatically.
Step 10
Scroll down to the“Adders” section. If your proposal requires add-ons, click“Choose Adders”.
Step 11
Select the adders and click“Done”.
Step 12
Scroll down to the financing section of the proposal. You can add a down payment amount by selecting the payment type, down payment value and payment method, then clicking“Update”.
Step 13
Scroll down to the financing section of the proposal and select"Financing (Fully Integrated)". Select“LightReach” to use LightReach’s HVAC financing products.
Step 14
Enter the conditioned area in sq ft, select the system category and language, then click“Create Account”.
Step 15
Select a finance product from the“Finance Options” dropdown and click“Create Quote”.
Step 16
The LightReach financing card will be generated with details of the financing option. Click“Finalize”.
Step 17
Now the quote is finalized, and your customer is ready to qualify for LightReach’s financing. Click“Qualify”.
Step 18
Enter the customer’s credit details, tick the acknowledgement boxes and click“Submit”.
Step 19
Your customer’s credit score will decide whether they are eligible for LightReach finance. If your customer qualifies, you will receive a congratulatory pop-up window to confirm the pre-qualification. Click“Ok”.
Step 20
When a homeowner qualifies, the“Qualify” icon will transition to blue and read"Qualified". Click“Send Finance Docs” to share the contract.
Step 21
Click“Yes”. This will generate the contract.
Step 22
The contract will then be sent to the homeowner's email, where they will be able to sign their portion and click"Finish".
Step 23
After the homeowner signs, click“Sync Quote” to get the updated status on the finance card.
Step 24
Click“Upload Stipulation Documents”.
Step 25
Click“Upload” to upload a document.
Step 26
Upload the document and click“Save”.
Step 27
Uploaded documents will have a“Received” status, allowing you to track which documents are uploaded and which are pending.
Real-World Example
💡 A solar sales rep presents three financing options to a homeowner right at the kitchen table. The customer sees monthly payments for each option side-by-side and picks the one that fits their budget — deal closed in one visit.
Pro Tips
Start small: Test this feature on one project before rolling it out company-wide.
Need help? Contact SubcontractorHub support — they're always happy to walk you through it.
Bookmark this guide: Come back anytime you need a quick refresher.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
Setting doesn't appear | Make sure you have admin access and the correct permissions enabled. |
Changes not saving | Refresh your browser and try again. Check your internet connection. |
Feature not working as expected | Clear your browser cache or try a different browser. Contact support if the issue persists. |
Change Log
Date | Change |
May 2026 | Rewritten for clarity; simplified language for non-technical contractors; added images and troubleshooting. |


























