Before You Sign a Solar Contract: Protect Your Credit

Five smart steps before agreeing to solar panel financing.

  1. Ask About Credit Checks

    Find out whether the company plans to run a hard or soft credit inquiry.

  2. Read the Financing Terms

    Review any loan, lease, or financing application before signing.

  3. Understand the Authorization

    Ask what information the company will access and how it will be used.

  4. Keep Copies of Every Document

    Save signed agreements, emails, application forms, and text messages.

  5. Review Your Credit Reports

    Check for unexpected inquiries or accounts after submitting an application.