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The lenders and loan programs listed below can help you finance energy improvements to your property. If you own low-income or affordable housing, go here for additional financing options.

MASS SAVE HEAT

The Mass Save HEAT Loan by Eversource, in collaboration with the state and other utilities, offers a no-interest loan program for both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied buildings with 1-4 units. See this list for participating HEAT Loan lenders in Cambridge.

Have 5 or more units? Condominium complexes, 5+ unit apartment complexes, and commercial and industrial businesses are eligible for a HEAT Loan through the Eversource Commercial and Industrial Loans and 5+ multi-family program. Maximum loan amounts can vary by participating lender. For more information please call 800-594-7277 or visit the Mass Save 5+ Multifamily website.

To apply for the loan, the applicant must first sign up for a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment.

CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK

Cambridge Savings Bank offers Home Equity lines of credit and secured Home Equity Loans for home improvement projects. Visit the Cambridge Savings Bank website, or stop by your local banking center for more information.

Contact Information
Website: Cambridge Savings Bank
Phone: 617-234-7250
Central Square Branch: 630 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard Square Branch: 1374 Massachusetts Avenue
Inman Square Branch: 1378 Cambridge Street

CITIZENS BANK

Citizens Bank offers an unsecured Energy Efficiency Loan for low-to-moderate income homeowners or homeowners that live in moderate-income tracts. Residents must present a contractor evaluation for energy efficiency installations in order to qualify through the Community Reinvestment Act. Citizens Bank does not restrict the number of units in a building receiving an Energy Efficiency Loan.

Contact Information
Website: Citizens Bank
Central Square Branch: 689 Massachusetts Avenue (617-779-2700)
Harvard Square Branch: 30 Brattle Street (617-868-4900)
Kendall Square Branch: 141 Portland Street (617-374-1550)

EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK

Aside from its opportunities through the Mass Save HEAT Loan, East Cambridge Savings Bank also offers owners of 1-6 family owner-occupied properties unsecured Energy Efficiency Loans. The Bank is offering these loans at special rates to qualified borrowers. Loan applicants must obtain a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment. Secured loans are also available. To apply, stop by any of the three East Cambridge Savings Bank branches located in Cambridge or visit the ECSB website.

Contact Information
Website: East Cambridge Savings Bank
Phone: 617-551-2453
Main Office: 292 Cambridge Street
Inman Square Office: 1310 Cambridge Street
Mass Ave Office: 2067 Massachusetts Avenue

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION ENERGY MORTGAGE PROGRAM

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers an Energy Mortgage Program to help homebuyers and homeowners finance the cost of adding energy efficiency features to a new or existing house as part of a refinancing mortgage. The mortgage loan is funded by a separate lending institution, but is insured by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development as well as the Federal Housing Administration. This encourages lenders to make credit available to borrowers who would not otherwise qualify for conventional loans on affordable terms. The cost of the energy improvements and estimate of the energy savings must be determined by a home energy rating system (HERS) or an energy consultant. In order to qualify, applicants must meet standard FHA credit qualifications. The borrower must be able to finance an upfront, as well as annual, premium. The property must be between 1 and 4 units.

Contact Information
Website: The FHA Resource Center
Phone: (800) CALL-FHA or (800) 225-5342

Site updated: February 27, 2024 Page updated: May 3, 2016

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