EnergySpark Home Loan

October 03, 2023

Summary

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) is offering reduced interest rates on loans for qualified buyers of energy efficient homes. Homes must be a new construction exceeding Washington state energy standards by 15% or more, or existing homes that can be upgraded for 10% energy savings over its current use. An energy assessment is required for homebuyers using EnergySpark to purchase an existing home.

To qualify for the program, home buyers must have household income under $180,000.

The EnergySpark program works with WSHFC's Home Advantage Loan program, and provides qualified buyers a 0.25% interest rate reduction on their home loan. Interested participants must also attend a homebuyer-seminar sponsored by WSHFC prior to receiving funding. Loans are provided through participating lenders, and those receiving an EnergySpark loan may also qualify for down payment assistance.  

*WSHFC may not be able to offer a 0.25% interest rate reduction on all days and on every rate.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Loan Program
Web Site: http://www.wshfc.org/EnergySpark/index.htm
Administrator: Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Custom/Others pending approval
Loan Term: 30 years
Interest Rate: 0.25% interest rate reduction

Contact

Name: Dietrich Schmitz
Organization: Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Address: 1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 2700
Seattle WA 98104
Phone: (206) 464-7139
Email: Dietrich.schmitz@wshfc.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.