The Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is one of the best kept secrets in our business. Why? Because most people have no idea what it is and don’t want to invest the time to learn about its’ cost saving powers. In a world of sound-bites, tweets, and bumper-sticker one-liners, who has time to learn about energy-efficient mortgages? Boooring…
Why should you care about an EEM? Congress mandated a pilot program in 1992 (that went national in 1995) to help homebuyers or homeowners borrow more money to help pay for energy-efficient improvements or upgrades. The result is an energy-efficient home with lower monthly utility bills and a decreased footprint on the environment. And it’s all done without tapping into your savings.
You can finance these energy-saving features to new or existing homes as part of a FHA or VA insured loan. The goal here, is that the money you save on your energy bill from these improvements (i.e. duct sealing, new windows, energy-efficient water heaters, new heating and air-conditioning systems, etc.), will exceed the slightly higher monthly mortgage payment.
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