Education Before You Sign

Understand the loan, the solar system, and your household cash flow before you commit.

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Mentorship After You Close

Ongoing one-on-one guidance on debt, reserves, and long-term equity.

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Lower Payment + 100% Owned Solar

No lease, no PPA, no second lien.

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Mentorship After You Close

Ongoing one-on-one guidance on debt, reserves, and long-term equity.

Enroll Now

A Better Rate + Energy Savings

We pair a rate reduction with an owned home solar energy system. Through your participation in Hoper’s post-closing financial research study and mentorship program, you earn up to $13,000 at the refinance closing table.

Because these funds are earned research income, there is no secondary loan, no lien attached to your title, and no repayment obligation.

Built to Support Loan Performance

Helping buyers feel financially prepared creates benefits throughout the sales process. When you partner with Attainable Housing Advocates, you can:

Step 1: Free Energy & Rate Assessment

When buyers understand the financial realities of homeownership and have access to programs designed to strengthen their financial position, they can move through the buying process with greater confidence.

Step 2: Homeowner Education, Then Closing

When buyers understand the financial realities of homeownership and have access to programs designed to strengthen their financial position, they can move through the buying process with greater confidence.

Step 3: Post-Closing Mentorship & Research

Enroll in Hoper’s ongoing financial mentorship program and complete periodic research surveys regarding household cash flow and energy efficiency. You gain ongoing financial guidance while helping shape future housing policy.

5 Ways Homeowners Strategically Use Their $13,000 Earned Funds

Participants earn up to $13,000 at closing. Here is how homeowners leverage those funds to transform their personal balance sheets:

  1. Pay Off Existing DPA Balances: Eliminate prior Down Payment Assistance (DPA) second liens to permanently eliminate secondary monthly payments.

  2. Build Reserve & Emergency Savings: Put money straight into the bank to establish a multi-month safety net for peace of mind.

  3. Buy Down Your Mortgage Rate: Apply cash toward discount points at closing to push your monthly mortgage payment even lower.

  4. Cover Refinance Closing Costs: Minimize or completely offset out-of-pocket expenses required at the closing table.

  5. Wipe Out High-Interest Debt: Pay off credit cards, auto loans, or personal lines of credit to boost monthly cash flow.

Before vs. After: What Changes with Hoper?

Compare your current monthly expenses with a customized Hoper refinance plan and see how
much overhead you can eliminate instantly.

Monthly Expense Category

What you get
Electric Bill
Existing DPA Payment
TOTAL MONTHLY OVERHEAD
EARNED INCOME RECEIVED

Current Monthly Cost

$3,032

$300

$60

$3,392

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With Hoper Refinance

$2,841

$100

$0 (Paid off)

$2,941

$13,000

Traditional DPA programs

A share of down payment / closing costs, amounts vary

A share of down payment / closing costs, amounts vary

A share of down payment / closing costs, amounts vary

A share of down payment / closing costs, amounts vary

A share of down payment / closing costs, amounts vary

Rate Drop: 1.00% Interest Rate Reduction (7.125% → 6.125%)
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‍Total Monthly Savings: $451 / month (Combined mortgage + utility reduction)
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‍Cash Earned at Closing: $13,000
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‍Potential Tax Benefits: Further strengthening your financial future

Frequently Asked Questions

Homeownership Shouldn’t Feel Out of Reach

Schedule a 15-minute file review. We'll review your existing rate, analyze your utility bills, and walk through your exact savings numbers together.

Research participants earn 1099 income that is taxable to them. Qualifying participants may also receive an income tax credit; the amount(s) shown above reflect averages across the participant population, but the actual amount received will vary based on individual circumstances. The participant must include a solar system in the home refinance. Hoper recommends that program earnings be used to pay off existing DPAs, cover closing costs, build cash reserves, or pay off debts. Hoper is not a lender; program participants must consult with their lender regarding how earnings may be used in accordance with the lender's underwriting guidelines.