MHFA and the Minnesota Department of Commerce 家庭能源 Loan

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Through the Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency (MHFA) and the Minnesota Department of Commerce, CEE offers home energy loans for Minnesota homeowners to make energy improvements in their homes.

The guidelines below are subject to change at any time without notice. Loan funds are subject to availability. Please call us for complete details. Thanks to local partnerships, we also offer special programs and incentives for several Minnesota cities and neighborhoods. 

马上申请

MHFA Supplemental Application

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  • No maximum income limits.
  • Loan amounts up to $60,000.
  • 术语s up to 20年.
  • Financing available for 100% of project costs.
  • No prepayment penalty.
  • Closing costs apply.

资格

  • 1-4 unit owner-occupied, primary residence.
  • Most energy related improvements are eligible including heating and cooling systems, 窗户, water heaters, and insulation.  
  • Loan approval is subject to credit and program guidelines.
  • Properties cannot be in the name of a trust.

当前的利率

Subject to change at any time. APR based on loan amount of $60,000. 

Rates starting at 术语 APR as low as Payment example
6% 5年 6.485% $19.33
6% 10年 6.258% $11.10
6% 15年 6.182% $8.44
6% 20年 6.145% $7.16

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Based on current rates. Qualifications apply.

贷款的细节

  • This loan is secured by a mortgage to your property
  • Closing costs apply
  • 首页owners with questions about project(s) eligibility should contact CEE.
  • 1 bid is required from a properly licensed contractor or registered with the MN Department of Labor.
  • Solar contractors must have a Builders and Electrical License. 
  • If you're thinking of installing an air source heat pump, 太阳系, 或绝缘, consider having a home energy audit. An audit will help determine if these improvements are right for your home. 
    家庭能源 Audit

Eligible improvements include: 

太阳能电池板 Only eligible under the secured incentive rate energy conservation loan
Heating Systems Natural gas or propane furnace AFUE >= 95
Oil furnace, AFUE >=85
Gas, propane or oil hot water boiler AFUE>= 90
*Programmable thermostat installation required
Central A/C or Mini Split Split systems: SEER >=15, EER >= 13
Package systems: SEER>= 14, EER >= 12 
Mini-split systems: SEER>= 15, EER >= 13 
*Programmable thermostat installation required
Light Fixtures Must meet Energy Star requirements (Energy Star CFL fixtures replace less efficient incandescent fixtures, are hardwired and use pin-based lamps).
Window Replacement Windows must be Energy Star qualified under Federal guidelines. Patio doors are eligible.
阁楼 Air Sealing Testing the air tightness of a home using a calibrated door will measure the quantity of air leakage and air sealing effectiveness. 阁楼 air sealing is a prerequisite for wall/attic insulation loan eligibility.
阁楼 阁楼 insulation must be combined with attic air sealing for loan eligibility. Final R-Value >= R-44. 
Wall Insulation All external wall cavities must be filled with insulation.  Loan eligibility is conditional on attic air sealing being performed.
热水器

Gas storage units >= 0.67 Energy Factor (EF) Gas tankless units >= 0.82 EF with 2.5 gpm @ 77°F rise Electric storage units = 0.95 EF Electric heat pump storage unit >=2.0 EF

The current loan terms and conditions stated, including interest rates, do not constitute a commitment to lend or an offer to enter into an agreement. Such an offer may only be made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.206(3) and (4).

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