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FHA Solar Program

A federal mortgage program built for solar. Decades old. Nobody made it work. Until now.

QuiqNest is the workflow that finally turns FHA Solar and Wind Technologies into something a buyer can actually use.

It never scaled because the workflow was broken. Homes were not screened before offers. Solar was structured too late. Lenders, installers, and buyers were never aligned.

01 — The Program

Federally codified. Decades old. Never used.

HUD embedded it in their primary mortgage handbook. It was legal, available, and funded. The industry just never built a workflow to use it.

02 — The Problem

The sequence was always wrong.

Solar was structured after offers. Lenders got incomplete packages. Sellers refused utility bills. Deals died. The program took the blame.

03 — The Fix

QuiqNest fixes the sequence.

We check the home before you tour. If it qualifies, solar is structured into the mortgage before you make an offer. That is what makes the FHA Solar pathway usable for the first time.

UAD 3.6 EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2026

Own The Sun. Owned Solar is Equity. Everything Else is a Liability.

Instant equity

$25,800

At closing on a $430K Jacksonville home with solar structured into the mortgage.

Monthly savings

$181

Average monthly savings over 10 years. Starts at $118 in year 1, grows to $255 by year 10.

Resale premium

6.8%

Owned solar homes sell for more. Leased solar reduces what buyers will pay.

Under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac UAD 3.6, effective November 2, 2026, Section 6 of every residential appraisal sorts solar into one of three structured fields: owned outright, financed with UCC-1 lien, or leased / PPA. Only owned adds contributory value to the home. The other two are formally locked to zero. Market data has shown the same pattern for years. UAD 3.6 makes it official.

Sources: Fannie Mae UAD 3.6 Policy (effective November 2, 2026); SolarReviews 2025 (Zillow data); Rocket Mortgage / Rocket Homes listing analysis 2022; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; NREL; SolarInsure 2025; EnergySage.

Solar financed through BrightNest Mortgage becomes part of your home. Not a lease. Not a second loan. Owned outright, attached to the property, and recognized by appraisers and lenders as real property equity.

Leased solar and solar with UCC-1 liens do not count as equity. They can reduce what buyers are willing to pay and create problems at resale or refinance. The difference is ownership. QuiqNest is built to get you there.

“Some buyers do not start out wanting solar. They choose it because the numbers are better.”

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How It Works

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Review Before You Tour

We review how the home works financially and energy-wise so you know what to expect before you visit.

See How Solar Builds Your Equity

We show how solar rolls into your FHA mortgage, lowers your monthly payment, and adds owned equity at closing.

Close on Your Timeline

Same down payment, same closing date. Solar installs after closing. You own it outright.

HOMEBUYERS FAQ

Common questions

Can I roll solar into my mortgage when I buy a home?

Yes. BrightNest Mortgage integrates solar directly into your primary mortgage during the home purchase or refinance process. This creates a Clear-Title Solar™ home with no UCC-1 liens, no separate solar loan, and no dealer markups. Solar becomes part of the home, not a separate financial obligation.

Will solar panels increase my home's value?

Homes with fully owned, lien-free solar systems consistently outperform comparable non-solar homes at resale. The key factor is ownership. Clear-Title Solar ensures the system is owned outright and attached to the property, helping preserve value and avoid refinancing or closing complications.

How is this different from a solar loan or lease?

Traditional solar loans and leases often include UCC-1 liens, dealer fees, and separate monthly payments. QuiqNest eliminates those issues by rolling solar into the mortgage itself. You get one payment, clear title, and full ownership from day one.

Is the interest tax-deductible?

Yes. Because solar is integrated into your mortgage, the interest is treated as mortgage interest, not solar loan interest. This can make it tax-deductible, unlike most standalone solar loans. Always consult a tax professional for personal guidance.

Will solar affect my ability to refinance or sell later?

No. Clear-Title Solar is specifically designed to protect refinancing and resale. There are no UCC-1 liens, no third-party ownership, and no payoff surprises. The system stays with the home as a permanent improvement.

Who does QuiqNest work best for?

QuiqNest is built for buyers and homeowners who care about real monthly cost, mortgage fit, and long-term ownership. We are not in the solar business. We are in the home equity business. Solar is simply the tool.

Realtors use QuiqNest to protect closings and pre-qualify solar safely before offers are made.

Turn Your Utility Bill Into Home Equity.

The Power Flip™ is the moment a wasted monthly cost becomes a mortgage-backed asset.

Built for FHA & First-Time Homebuyers.

A federal mortgage program built for solar. Decades old. Nobody made it work. Until now.

Federally codified. Decades old. Never used.

The sequence was always wrong.

QuiqNest fixes the sequence.

Own The Sun. Owned Solar is Equity. Everything Else is a Liability.

Before You Sign a Solar Lease, You Can Own It Instead.

Built for Realtors. Aligned with Lenders.

How It Works

We Are Not a Solar Company

QuiqNest is a home equity platform.
Solar is the tool. Your equity is the outcome. The future of real estate is solar.

Common questions

BrightNest Mortgage™ - Own Solar as an Asset, Not a Liability.

Turn Your Utility Bill Into Home Equity.

The Power Flip™ is the moment a wasted monthly cost becomes a mortgage-backed asset.

Built for FHA & First-Time Homebuyers.

A federal mortgage program built for solar. Decades old. Nobody made it work. Until now.

Federally codified. Decades old. Never used.

The sequence was always wrong.

QuiqNest fixes the sequence.

Own The Sun. Owned Solar is Equity. Everything Else is a Liability.

Before You Sign a Solar Lease, You Can Own It Instead.

Built for Realtors. Aligned with Lenders.

How It Works

We Are Not a Solar Company

QuiqNest is a home equity platform.Solar is the tool. Your equity is the outcome. The future of real estate is solar.

Common questions

BrightNest Mortgage™ - Own Solar as an Asset, Not a Liability.

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QuiqNest is a home equity platform.
Solar is the tool. Your equity is the outcome. The future of real estate is solar.