The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning homeowners about residential solar energy lenders who are misleading people, using deceptive tactics to trap people into costly loans.
Since 2023, a growing number of homeowners have reported receiving letters claiming they owe tens of thousands of dollars for solar panels they never authorized. And in many cases,
Homeowners considering adding solar panels to their rooftops should beware of crooked lenders who mislead customers about the terms and conditions of their financing.
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses utility giant PG&E Corporation, subsidiary Pacific Gas & Electric Company and several other entities of luring consumers into taking out loans
The CFPB issued a report finding that some residential solar lenders are misleading homeowners and cramming markup fees into borrowers'' loan balances.
No information about the cost to remove or transfer solar panels, which could lead you to believe you have future options that might not be available or afordable
In a victory for consumers, a Kneupper and Covey client has won a $34,895 award in arbitration—as well as cancellation of a $61,000 solar power loan on their house. The consumer was
Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work.
It''s likely a scam. While there are some government-funded solar programs for households that qualify, “going solar” isn''t free. Honest businesses will tell you exactly how much it''ll
The report revealed how some lenders are misleading customers about the true costs and benefits of solar loans, leading to unexpected financial burdens for those looking to save on energy
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