Shropshire ‘Warm Homes’ Loan
Shropshire Council and Just Credit Union are making affordable loans available to Council area residents to help improve their homes.
Improving homes in Shropshire.
Just Credit Union are working in conjunction with Sustainable Warm Homes Shropshire to make affordable loans available to Shropshire Council area residents to help improve energy efficiency of their home or to bring a house needing work back into use.
Loans are available from £300 to £15,000. Whether you are topping up your loft insulation or installing a new more energy efficient boiler a “ËœWarm Home’ loan could help.
Sustainable Warmth Shropshire Grants
Sustainable Warmth Shropshire is a grant scheme which aims to tackle fuel poverty through sustainable measures to provide affordable warmth, whilst increasing the energy performance of homes and reducing carbon emissions. Grants are available to ‘off gas’ homes which meet the eligibility criteria for the insulation improvements (e.g. loft and wall insulation), first-time double glazing and doors, Solar PV and battery storage technology and clean heat measures (including air source heat pumps).
Warm Home Loan Eligibility
The loans are available to people who live in the Telford & Wrekin Council area who are undertaking eligible work on their property. To apply for a loan you will need to be aged 18-65, be eligible to join Just Credit Union, and have a minimum income of £125 per week. Terms and conditions apply.
Next Steps
1. Use our loan calculator to work out an amount and repayment period that works for you
2. Click on the “ËœApply Now ‘ button and answer a few questions
3. We will assess your application
What can a “ËœWarm Homes’ loan be used for?
The loans are available to fund work on a property that improves its energy efficiency or is required to bring the property into a liveable condition, examples may include but are not limited to;
Energy Efficiency
- Wall, attic, or floor insulation
- Window and door upgrades or replacements
- Boiler upgrades
- Heat pumps
- Solar water heaters
- Solar panels
Home Improvements
- Heating systems
- Doors
- Windows
- Roofing
- Water proofing
- Damp treatments
How much can I borrow?
We offer a choice of fair and affordable loans. Use the Loan Calculator to show how much you could borrow and how much you would pay back.
Loan Calculator
How much would you like to borrow?
And for how long?
*Representative example. The figures given above are for illustrative purposes only and may not be the APR you receive. The actual interest rates and repayment amounts may vary subject to loan amount and status.
Ready to apply for a loan?
Just Credit Union is a responsible lender who will only lend you what you can afford to repay so all our loans are subject to status and based on an applicant’s ability to afford the repayments.
Complete the online application form or alternatively download, complete and return a printed copy of the application form to our office. Provide your address details for the last 3 years, employment information and details of your income and outgoings. To apply for a loan you will need to be aged 18-65, be eligible to join Just Credit Union if you are not already a member, and have a minimum income of £125 per week. Terms and conditions apply.
Why choose Just Credit Union?
Just Credit Union is a not-for-profit savings and loans cooperative owned by its members and managed for their mutual benefit. We provide a safe home for savings with access to affordable low cost loans. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Herefordshire, Stafford, South Staffordshire, Wyre Forest, Newcastle Under Lyme, Malvern Hills, Worcester, or Stoke-on-Trent.
We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and part of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FCSC).
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