Navigator finances eligible pre-development work, such as engineering studies and integrated physical needs assessments, to achieve green, high-performing, resilient buildings. Navigator can be used for new construction and existing buildings. With a progressive interest rate structure, this flexible loan incentivizes the design of high-performance buildings and affordable housing.
Eligible Building Types
- Affordable and market-rate multifamily properties with five or more units
- Co-ops, condominiums, rental properties, including mixed use properties
- Buildings owned by nonprofits and municipalities, including community centers and houses of worship
Eligible Uses
For projects targeting high-performance building standards, like Passive House, all pre-development costs are eligible, including legal, environmental, and permit fees.
For projects seeking to assess, design, and plan their approach, the following pre-development costs are eligible:
- Energy benchmarking, opportunity assessments, and audits
- Green/integrated physical needs assessments
- Green charettes
- Assessments of energy-related health and safety and resiliency issues
- Design, engineering, and bidding work
- Costs to secure project financing for the improvements
- Other reasonable expenses needed to get your energy project designed and funded
Financing Terms*
Rates: As low as 5.50% based on property affordability and green building design goals
Loan term: due in 24 months or upon project financing, whichever is earlier
Fee: 2% closing fee, which may be financed into the loan
More details here:
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*All terms, including rates, are subject to change
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All Loans are subject to credit approval and additional requirements will apply. This is not an offer to enter into a loan agreement. If approved, your terms may vary based upon your specific situation. Rates, fees, and other terms subject to change without notice.
