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Are you considering a solar lease for your Illinois home? Our latest video, "Solar Leases in Illinois & What You Need to Know," breaks down everything you need to understand about the legal and financial aspects of solar leases. From potential benefits to common pitfalls, we've got you covered with professional insights to help you make an informed decision. https://bit.ly/49QShvg #EstatePlanning #SolarLeases #IllinoisLaw #RenewableEnergy

Title Tip Tuesday 🚨👉 : Own a home with solar panels? 🌞 Their presence can significantly influence the transaction process, whether you own, lease, or finance them. Curious about the implications for your title and closing? Let's discuss your questions and concerns today! ☀️🏡#StewartTitle #SolarPanelImpact #TransactionProcess #expertinsights #dee4title #titlerep

Navigating solar lien management can be challenging, especially with varied financing rules across states and counties. 🌞 Gain access to our Solar UCC strategy for valuable insights into: – How UCC search filings work – Where searches should be performed – Preparing for your search and reviewing results – When to hire a search expert – Best practices for UCC filing, including UCC-3 amendments Recoup losses in case of future loan defaults: https://hubs.li/Q02JdjWJ0 #Solar #SolarEnergy #lending

Once, a client from the Middle East approached me about a modeling project. We had an informative chat and were about to conclude our call when, at the last minute, my contact asked me if we could also model a completely unrelated type of asset. "Of course we can; just not in the same model." We ended up talking for another 20 minutes about why these disparate models shouldn't operate in the same file or portfolio. I cite this conversation frequently in the classes I teach. My contact wasn't wrong - the modeling is just different enough that it looks and feels similar. Debt is only a little longer. Equity returns are in the same ranges. The financial statements have largely the same line items. But an experienced modeler would cringe because of those (admittedly slight) differences. The push-pull between MDs and associates, between clients and modelers, between folks pushing the buttons and those making decisions from the reports, is and always has been a real source of tension in project finance. But those two sides are all just trying to make sure their needs get met. We ended up working on several engagements with that client. He ended up agreeing with me about the modeling. And the financing market rewarded him for his brevity and clarity.

Ever tried to take one financial model and convert it to something else? We have clients ask us to do this all the time: "Just make that solar project into a toll road; no big deal!" Our clients will also ask us to create portfolios of what they consider similar assets. The only problem with including a solar project model with a wind model with a toll road project is, well, everything. But, our clients aren't entirely wrong. There are a lot of similarities in the approaches used to model these disparate assets. They're all trying to answer one question: "what's the rate required to clear debt and provide equity with a return?" Walking upwards from the bottom of the cash waterfall, we spend some time in the blog post below talking about how toll roads and solar projects aren't that far removed. How do you evaluate whether re-using a model is worth the time?

Let’s take the cringe out of the solar financing conversation. Knowing how and when to bring up solar financing with a homeowner can make or break a sale. Read this blog post to get the tools you need to do it seamlessly: https://buff.ly/3ChRet0

Join me for another candid breakdown where I dive into the real costs of solar systems. Let's navigate the financial aspects together, ensuring transparency and honesty every step of the way. #SolarSavings #TransparentSolar

Running into more door-knocking solar salespeople lately? Make sure you've got the facts. We take a deep dive on what to look for and what questions to ask when a solar company knocks on your door. 🏠 https://lnkd.in/gereYK5Z

While it may not feel like it summer, it is round the corner. Boom time for solar and time to take maximum advantage. My opinion... There's 3 things all installers should have : - Volume Of Quality Leads - Ability To Offer Finance To Customers - Crafting A Bloody Brilliant offer. We can help with all three to make this summer sunshine and rainbows for your solar sales. Drop me a message and lets make it one good summer season. #solarleads #solarleadgeneration #solarfinance

Do you have solar panels? Are you considering getting solar panels? Are you considering buying a property with solar panels? Energy efficiency is definitely the way forward but make sure you’re not limiting your options (in terms of financing the property or even extending your property - roof extensions are likely to be a no-go!). ☑️ please make sure you do your homework before you commit, and don’t unwittingly limit your future financial freedom ⭐️ #TopTip #BeAVirtualOwl