Payment-Free Solar Financing | Help4Solar by Barastone
Home Equity Investment Platform

Close More Solar Deals with Zero-Payment Financing

Barastone's Home Equity Investment platform gives your customers solar, batteries, and home upgrades with no monthly payments—and no DTI impact.

$0
Monthly Payments
100%
Utility Savings Kept
No
DTI Impact
Built on a decade of home equity expertise
Founded 2014
HEI Industry Pioneer
Institutional-Grade Platform

Why Homeowners Struggle to Go Solar

Traditional solar financing creates barriers that kill deals. Your customers want clean energy—but current options don't work for them.

High Monthly Payments

Solar loans add $150-$300+ monthly, making customers hesitant to commit even with long-term savings.

FICO Requirements

Traditional lenders require 680+ credit scores, eliminating a huge segment of potential customers.

DTI Restrictions

Debt-to-income ratios block approval for many qualified homeowners who could easily afford solar.

Battery Costs Under NEM 3.0

New net metering rules make battery storage essential—but the added cost kills the deal.

Payment-Free Home Equity Solar Plan

A home equity investment that unlocks solar, batteries, and more—without monthly payments or traditional lending restrictions.

What Makes It Different

  • Uses existing home equity—not a loan
  • No monthly payments—ever
  • No impact on debt-to-income ratio
  • Funds for solar, batteries, panel upgrades, remodels, and more

Cash-Flow Positive Day 1

Customers save money immediately. No waiting years to break even on solar investment.

Keep 100% of Utility Savings

Unlike leases or PPAs, homeowners keep every dollar they save on their electric bill.

Premium Systems Become Affordable

Batteries, panel upgrades, and premium equipment are now within reach for every homeowner.

How It Works

A simple process that gets your customers funded and your systems installed.

1

Present the Option

Introduce payment-free financing to homeowners hesitant about monthly payments or declined elsewhere.

2

Simple Application

Homeowner submits a quick application through Barastone's streamlined digital platform.

3

Fast Funding

Approved funds are available for the full project—solar, batteries, and any approved upgrades.

4

Install & Earn

Complete the installation. Get paid. Customer enjoys payment-free clean energy from day one.

A Win-Win for the Entire Ecosystem

Higher Close Rates

Remove the biggest objection—monthly payments. Watch your conversion rates climb when you can offer zero monthly cost.

Larger System Installs

When payments aren't a barrier, customers opt for premium panels, more capacity, and battery storage.

Access Declined Customers

Reach homeowners who were turned down by traditional lenders. Expand your market significantly.

Competitive Differentiation

Stand out in a crowded market with a unique financing option no one else offers.

Cash-Flow Positive Day 1

No monthly payments means immediate savings. Every dollar saved on utilities stays in their pocket.

Keep 100% of Savings

Unlike leases, homeowners keep every penny they save on electricity. Full ownership benefits.

Premium Systems Affordable

Access top-tier panels, inverters, and battery storage that were previously out of budget.

No DTI Impact

The agreement doesn't affect debt-to-income ratios, preserving borrowing power for other needs.

Increased Pull-Through Demand

More projects close with premium and larger systems, driving higher adoption of your inverters, batteries, and BOS components.

Preferred Partner Status

Gain visibility as a recommended or bundled option, strengthening relationships with installers and expanding market share.

Higher Volume Sales

When financing removes payment barriers, installers upsell advanced setups with battery storage and high-efficiency inverters—boosting your unit sales.

Ecosystem Leadership

Align with innovative financing that no traditional lender offers, positioning your brand as enabling accessible, high-performance solar.

The Perfect Solution for California's New Net Metering Rules

Under NEM 3.0, battery storage is essential—but adds significant cost. Barastone's payment-free structure eliminates the battery cost objection entirely.

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Why This Matters

Battery storage included without payment shock
Maximize solar value under new rules
Time-of-use optimization ready
Backup power during outages

Powered by Barastone's HomeWealthIQ OS

Help4Solar is built on Barastone's institutional-grade Home Equity Investment platform—the same infrastructure trusted by family offices and institutional investors since 2014.

Streamlined digital application process
Automated underwriting and approval
Real-time status tracking for installers
Regulatory compliance built-in (GLBA, CCPA)

By the Numbers

10+ Years in HEI industry
$B+ Platform capacity
100% Digital process

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike a HELOC or home equity loan, Barastone's Home Equity Investment requires no monthly payments. Instead, homeowners share a portion of their home's future appreciation. There's no impact on DTI, and no traditional credit score requirements.

Funds can be used for solar panels, battery storage, electrical panel upgrades, home remodels, and even vehicle payoffs. It's a flexible solution that addresses multiple homeowner needs in one agreement.

Homeowners need sufficient home equity and must meet Barastone's property and ownership requirements. Unlike traditional lenders, we don't have strict FICO minimums or DTI limits, opening doors for many homeowners who've been declined elsewhere.

Contact our partnerships team to apply for the approved partner program. We work with solar installers, equipment manufacturers, and other ecosystem partners who want to offer payment-free financing to their customers.

Yes. Barastone offers whitelabel solutions for qualified partners who want to offer payment-free solar financing under their own brand. Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.

Barastone, founded in 2014, is the pioneer in the Home Equity Investment industry. Our HomeWealthIQ OS platform provides institutional-grade infrastructure connecting homeowners, investors, and financial professionals. We've spent over a decade eliminating friction across mortgage, real estate, and financial services.

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Whether you're a solar installer, equipment manufacturer, or channel partner—let's explore how payment-free financing can grow your business.

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