By: Lisa Scherzer, SmartMoney, January 18, 2010
Would you sign up for a mortgage that qualifies you for a bigger loan with less income and makes the world a greener place?
You might be able to through an energy-efficient mortgage, or EEM, the government loan granted to borrowers who build or upgrade their homes with energy-efficient features. The problem is most consumers either don't know about the program, which has been around since the early 1990s, or they aren't taking advantage of it.
Read more here: http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/real-estate/should-you-consider-an-energy-efficient-mortgage/
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