Defined term
Solar loan lien
A solar-loan lien is a security interest or encumbrance described by the applicable financing arrangement, rather than a feature of every solar loan.
economics · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-148 · Last verified August 28, 2026
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Definition
A solar-loan lien is a security interest or encumbrance described by the applicable financing arrangement, rather than a feature of every solar loan.
Verified August 28, 2026
Why it matters
CFPB reports that some solar loans are secured and may use solar panels or other property as collateral, while others are unsecured.
Verified August 28, 2026
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Primary sources
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: CFPB Financial terms glossary — Principal, Prepayment, Prepayment penalty, Secured loans, and Collateral
Revision CFPB glossary modified January 23, 2025 · Source event as of January 23, 2025 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: CFPB Issue Spotlight: Solar Financing — loan principal, APR, prepayment, secured financing, and home-sale discussion
Revision CFPB Issue Spotlight: Solar Financing · Source event as of August 7, 2024 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026