HOME IMPROVEMENTS

People's Bank/CHIF Home Improvement Loan Program


In partnership with People's Bank, CHIF offers a home improvement loan program for low and moderate-income homeowners throughout the state.  Up to $10,000 are available for a variety of improvements, including windows, doors and siding. Under this program, there is no appraisal or loan-to-value requirement.  For this reason, CHIF is able to provide financing to credit worthy borrowers who have little or no equity built up in their home.

Loan Amount: $10,000
Interest Rate: 7.99% fixed
Term:  10 Years

People's Bank/CHIF Home Improvement Loan Program FAQ

For more information contact CHIF at: loans@chif.org
 

Multifamily Energy Loan Program

Loans are available for multifamily property owners and common areas of condominium complexes for a variety of energy-related improvements.   Qualified borrowers are eligible for loans with a maximum value of $2,000 per unit, up to $60,000 per building.  Interest rates are 3% and 6% and are dependent upon tenants' incomes.  The reduced interest rates are made available through subsidies provided by: Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, Northeast Utilities, Southern Connecticut Gas Company, United Illuminating, and Yankee Gas.

Multifamily Energy Loan Program FAQ

For more information contact CHIF at: loans@chif.org

 

CHIF Single-Family Energy Conservation Loan Program

Low interest loans for up to $10,000 are available to owners (owner-occupants and investors) of 1-4 family homes for eligible conservation improvements.  Interest rates (1%, 3%, and 6%) vary according to the borrower's family size and average adjusted gross income from the past two years' federal tax filings.

The application process is simple and CHIF's loan underwriters are available to guide you every step of the way.

Program features:
  • Favorable Interest Rates
  • No Application Fee
  • No Equity Restrictions
  • Low Monthly Payments
  • No Attorneys' Fees
  • Up to 10 Years to Repay
Eligible home improvements include:
  • Caulking and weatherstripping
  • Heatpumps
  • Hot water heaters
  • Insulation
  • Replacement central air conditioning
  • Replacement heating systems
  • Replacement roof with insulation
  • Storm windows and doors
  • Thermal replacement windows and doors
  • Woodstoves
Reduced interest rates are made possible through subsidies provided by: Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, Northeast Utilities, Southern Connecticut Gas Company, United Illuminating, and Yankee Gas.

CHIF Single-Family Energy Conservation Loan Program FAQ

For more information contact CHIF via e-mail at loans@chif.org