Improvement Funding provides a secured loan product tailored for solar installers and home‑improvement contractors. Installers can send customers to a short online application that yields a pre‑approval without a hard credit pull, with funds disbursed within five days and released in milestone‑based payments tied to project progress. The service integrates into the installer’s sales workflow, offering fast financing and direct check or ACH payments upon project completion.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Solar installers often face difficulty securing fast, installer-friendly financing for customers, leading to delayed sales and cash flow challenges. Traditional loan processes involve lengthy credit checks, complex paperwork, and disbursement delays that do not align with project milestones.
Solution
Improvement Funding offers a secured solar loan product that is designed by and for solar installers. Installers can direct customers to a dedicated portal where a short application yields a pre‑approval without a hard credit pull, or a full approval, in about five minutes. Funds are disbursed within five days and released in stages tied to project milestones, with progress payments triggered by installer notifications and final payment issued via check or ACH after permit completion. The loan integrates directly into the installer’s sales workflow, reducing financing friction and accelerating project cash flow.
Target Audience
Primary customers are solar installation companies and home‑improvement contractors that need streamlined financing solutions for their projects.
Features
- Dedicated online portal for customers to complete a brief application in under five minutes
- Pre‑approval option with no hard credit pull for faster customer qualification
- Milestone‑based disbursement system that releases funds as installers confirm completion of agreed project stages
- Final payment processed via check or ACH directly to the installer after permit verification
- Secured loan structure tailored to solar and home‑improvement projects, aligning with industry regulations