For those who are refinancing their mortgage.
Note: Instructions for completing are included in the form.
Changes to lease due to military relocation, divorce, one lessee passing away, or removing a co-borrower’s information.
Note: Instructions for completing are included in the form.
Changes to current lease due to sale of your home. Must be completed prior to final close of sales.
For: Current homeowners
Note: Instructions for completing are included in the form.
Solar Lease Services FAQs
Home Refinance as Lease Customer
CHECK YOUR EMAILS. SunPower will be reaching out to you via email, so please check your spam and junk folders to ensure you don’t miss an important communication. Please note that in order for SunPower to provide copies of the fixture terminations, the lessee and escrow company agent or Title Representative are required to sign a copy of the Filing Fee Affirmation and upload it along with your refinance request. To avoid potential delays with your request, please ensure you attach the following documents before you click “Submit”: As required by law in California, a Notice of Independent Solar Energy Producer contract (PUC) was recorded with the Leased system. If the lender or title company requires a subordination, please attach a pre-paid shipping label (FedEx or UPS) to the escrow office, along with the loan details, including: SunPower will generate a subordination agreement with this information, sign, notarize, and ship this information directly to the escrow company. You must sign the Filing Fee Acknowledgement Letter before SunPower can terminate the filings. Since SunPower must pay the county each time we have to terminate or re-file the fixtures, this is your acknowledgment that if SunPower terminates the filings at you or your lender’s request, that you will be responsible for reimbursing SunPower for the $300.00 filing Fee. Additionally, you can request that your title or escrow company sign the Letter of Affirmation, which is their acknowledgment that they will collect at the close of Escrow, the $300.00 filing fee and remit to SunPower after you close escrow. If the $300.00 filing fee is not received by SunPower, it will be added to your monthly invoice. Yes, there is a $300 processing fee. If the Solar System is located in California, SunPower—as the Lessor of the Solar System—is required to record a Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract with the county recorder’s office, pursuant to Section 2869 of the California Public Utilities Code. This filing is simply a notice that a Solar System is located on your property. SunPower will process a Subordination Agreement during the refinancing process. The Subordination Agreement document will be submitted electronically and will be provided to the lender. Please note that in order for SunPower to provide copies of the fixture terminations, the lessee, escrow company agent, or Title Representative are required to sign a copy of the Filing Fee Affirmation and upload it along with your refinance request. To avoid potential delays with your request, please ensure the escrow or mortgage officer to attach the following documents before you click “Submit”: As required by law in California, a Notice of Independent Solar Energy Producer contract (PUC) was recorded with the Leased system. If the lender or title company requires a subordination, please attach a pre-paid shipping label to the escrow office, along with the loan details, including: SunPower will generate a subordination agreement with this information, sign, notarize, and ship this information directly to the escrow company. You may purchase your SunPower system at any point. Please call SunPower at 1-800-321-1770 to order an updated buyout quote and learn more about the benefit of owning your system. Our representatives can assist you with any additional questions or concerns you may have. SunPower will refile UCC 60 days after termination of the original filings. I'm refinancing my home, how should I start the process?
What is the Filing Fee Acknowledgement and Letter of Affirmation?
Are there any fees associated with refinancing requests?
I’m refinancing my home and the title requires "a subordination". What does "subordination" mean?
How does my title officer request a termination of the UCC filings?
CHECK YOUR EMAILS.SunPower will be reaching out to you via email, so please check your spam and junk folders to ensure you don’t miss an important communication.
Can I do a buyout of my Solar System during a refinance?
Will UCC filing be reinstated after refinance?
Home Sale Assignment/Buyout (Seller)
You have two options during a home sale: To avoid potential delays with your request, please ensure the escrow or mortgage officer to attach the following documents before you click “Submit”: As required by law in California, a Notice of Independent Solar Energy Producer contract (PUC) was recorded with the Leased system. If the lender or title company requires an extinguishment, please attach a pre-paid shipping label (FedEx or UPS) when you submit your request. Yes, there is a $300 processing fee for the termination of the UCC filings. SunPower requires a 30-day notice prior to home sale. An Escrow Package of home sale documents will be presented to your escrow officer/attorney. The package should be presented to each party (buyer and seller) at closing by the escrow officer for their records. The documents are: SunPower will request for specific documents needed from the buyer to support credibility of assuming the lease. Please download the warranty Assignment and Transfer form here. Complete the attached form and email a copy to customersupport@sunpower.com. The SunPower customer support team will create an account in the new system owner’s name. Completing the form will make it easier for the new system owner to call SunPower for assistance with their equipment, but is not required. SunPower’s warranty is related to the panel serial numbers and remains in effect, assuming it is still within the applicable warranty period and that only SunPower Authorized Dealers have serviced the system. I'm selling my home and I have an existing Solar Lease Contract. What are my options with my lease?
How do I start the process for a home sale assignment?
CHECK YOUR EMAILS.SunPower will be reaching out to you via email, so please check your spam and junk folders to ensure you don’t miss an important communication.
SunPower will generate an extinguishment, sign, notarize, and ship this information directly to the escrow company.
Are there any fees associated with the sale of my home?
What is the time-frame for a lease assignment and/or buyout process to be completed?
What paper work will SunPower provide in-line with my home sale?
What happens if the buyer is credit declined?
How do I transfer my SunPower Warranty to another homeowner after I’ve sold my home?
Home Sale Assignment/Buyout (Buyer)
While the lease has been paid in advance, SunPower utilizes the credit check process to also verify identity. The credit check is a requirement for all lease assignments regardless of whether the lease agreement is prepaid or monthly. To avoid potential delays with your request, please ensure the escrow or mortgage officer to attach the following documents before you click “Submit”: Please Note: As required by law in California, a Notice of Independent Solar Energy Producer contract (PUC) was recorded with the Leased system. If the lender or title company requires an extinguishment, please attach a pre-paid shipping label (FedEx or UPS) when you submit your request. SunPower will request for specific documents needed from the buyer to support credibility of assuming the lease. You cannot cancel nor remove the equipment. If you do not wish to assume the lease: Your realtor can assist you in obtaining a copy of the lease from the seller. I’m purchasing a home with a prepaid lease. Why do I need a credit check?
How do I start the process for a home sale buyout?
CHECK YOUR EMAILS. SunPower will be reaching out to you via email, so please check your spam and junk folders to ensure you don’t miss an important communication.
SunPower will generate an extinguishment, sign, notarize, and ship this information directly to the escrow company.
What happens if I get declined?
What if I do not want to assume the solar lease on this home?
What will the monthly payments be and how does the lease work?
Other FAQs
When the lease reaches its scheduled end of the lease term, you may extend the lease term or request the removal of the system. If you do not extend the lease term or request removal of the system, the lease automatically renews on a month-to-month basis. Please review your lease contract for more information. If you have questions or concerns, please email homesale@sunpower.com or call 1-800-321-1770 opt. 1. In the event of death, the lease will automatically be transferred to the spouse or estate of the deceased. To change ownership to the estate or a trust, please visit www.sunpower.com/life and click “Submit Online” under the Lease Changes Section to submit your request online. Please remember to attach all of the applicable documents so we can process your request without unnecessary delays. Alternatively, you can call 1-800-321-1770 opt. 1 and speak to one of our customer service representatives to initiate the process, or email the completed Life Event form, along with a copy of the death certificate and the assumptor’s state-issued ID to homesale@sunpower.com. To update the name of the lessee, please visit www.sunpower.com/life and click “Submit Online” under the Lease Changes Section to submit your request online. Alternatively, please send the completed Life Event form to homesale@sunpower.com or call 1-800-321-1770 opt. 1 for more information. Yes! If you just want to buy your system, you can email leasebuyout@sunpower.com. Within a few minutes, you should receive an email with a case number and can expect to be contacted by a case manager in 1-2 business days. A quote will be ordered and generally is available in 3-5 days of submitting your case, at which point a copy will be emailed to you. Once you have received the quote, you can mail in your payment to address listed. Please be sure to include a copy of the quote with your payment so we can ensure the payment is applied correctly. What happens at the end of the lease term?
What happens in the event of death?
How can I change the name of the Lessee (or assign it to my relative) on the Solar Lease Contract?
Can I buy my system if I’m not selling my home?