Why This Matters
A smooth sales process means more closed deals and happier customers. This walkthrough guides you through every step so you can present financing options with confidence and close deals faster.
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 on the "New Customer" button at the top of your screen to create a new customer.
Step 3
Input 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 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 generating a design and pricing. You can title a proposal by clicking “Add Title”.
Step 5
Click the “Utility” drop-down box in the Consumption profile section and select the correct utility provider.
Step 6
Scroll down to enter the client's kWh usage. You can opt to either enter the monthly or annual usage by switching the toggle. The predictive AI will also generate an assumed consumption amount based on the address entered. Likewise, if you only have a few months of data available, the software will attempt to auto-fill the other months' data.
Step 7
Click “Start Design”.
Step 8
Most homes will be able to utilize the AI-Assisted design tool. Identify the correct home, align it with the tool’s crosshair and click "Run AI Design". If you are working in a market where the AI-Assisted tool does not function seamlessly, you can toggle to " manual design" mode. Reference the "Switch from AI-Assisted Design to Manual" guide for detailed instructions.
Step 9
Click on the modules that you want to include in the design. You will notice thesystem size, offset,andproductionall change in real-time. You can also adjust the system offset with the slide bar. If you wish to further adjust the design, switch to AI edit mode. UpdateElectric Bill pricingandAnnual Usagethat suit your customer’s needs. You can also select the type of panel that goes into the system alongside the design.
Step 10
Click“Save”.
Step 11
Your AI-Assisted Design is ready with system size details. You can add aninverterandedit escalation, PPW, mounting type and roof typein this section.
Step 12
Scroll down and turn on the battery toggle to add batteries to your proposal.
Step 13
Choose if you would like to quote a backup battery OR a grid-tied battery here.
Step 14
Add as many rooms or appliances as your customer needs to back up. Select the room or appliance to increase or decrease the quantity. The battery recommendation algorithm will calculate how many batteries the customer needs to back up the added rooms or appliances and increase or decrease the number accordingly.
Step 15
Select your battery from this section. You can increase or decrease the quantity of batteries required for your proposal.
Step 16
If you require additional adders to your quote, scroll down to the “Add-on” section. This section is optional. Click on “Choose Adders”.
Step 17
Select the adders you need and click “Done”.
Step 18
You can add the down payment amount before selecting your finance options.
Step 19
Scroll down to the financing section of the proposal and selectFinancing (Fully Integrated).
Step 20
Select “Sunlight Financial” to use Sunlight Financial’s financing products.
Step 21
Open the dropdown to select the product that suits your customer’s needs and budget. Select your financing option and click “Add Loan”.
Step 22
The Sunlight Financial finance card will be generated with details of the financing option. Click “Finalize”.
Step 23
Now the proposal is finalized and your customer is ready to qualify for Sunlight Financial’s financing. Click “Qualify” to qualify your customer.
Step 24
Enter the customer’s details, check the acknowledgement boxes and then click “Submit”.
Step 25
Your customer’s credit score will decide whether they are eligible for Sunlight Financial finance. If your customer qualifies, you will receive a congratulatory pop-up window to confirm the pre-qualification. Click on the “Ok” button.
Step 26
When a homeowner qualifies, the “Qualify” icon will transition to blue and read "Qualified". Click “Send Loan Docs Request” to share the contract.
Step 27
Click on the “Yes” button. This will generate the contract.
Step 28
The contract will then be sent to the homeowner's email. Click“Review Document” to begin signing.
Step 29
Enter the last 4 digits of the customer’sSSNand click “Validate”.
Step 30
Read the disclosures and click “Continue”.
Step 31
Click “Start”.
Step 32
Click “Initial” where indicated on the document.
Step 33
Select your initial and click “Adopt and Initial”.
Step 34
Select yourpayment methodand enter the required information.
Step 35
Click “Sign” where indicated on the document.
Step 36
You may be asked to opt in or out of a Solar Rights Alliance membership. Once the signing process is complete, click “Finish”.
Step 37
After completing the signing process, a copy of the signed finance contract will be sent to your customer’s inbox.
Step 38
The finance card will reflect that the finance documents have been signed, as shown in the example below. Note:For proposals financed with Sunlight Financial, SubcontractorHub’s welcome call is unavailable. Sunlight Financial provides its own welcome call process. Sales representatives can proceed to submit a project without completing the welcome call step in the proposal. Note:If the product matches the existing one, the current finance card will be updated; if the product differs, a new finance card will be created. You can also useSync Quoteto generate a new finance card for the updated product. Note: If anApplication IDis available after qualification, you can enter it in the provided field to sync the details automatically. If the product matches the existing one, the current finance card will be updated; if the product differs, a new finance card will be created. This functionality applies to Solar, Roofing, and HVAC job types.
Real-World Example
💡 A new sales rep follows this walkthrough during their first customer meeting. With each step laid out clearly, they present financing options confidently and close the deal on the first 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. |








































