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Cancel a GoodLeap Solar Loan: Payoff, Fees & Sale

Review a GoodLeap solar loan before payoff or cancellation: agreement documents, payment changes, prepayment policy, UCC-1, home-sale assumption, and complaints.

Contract Help

A GoodLeap loan payoff, a dispute with an installer, and cancellation of a solar installation agreement are different issues. This guide separates them and links to GoodLeap and CFPB procedures.

Direct answer: first identify what you mean by cancel. An unfunded application, a funded GoodLeap loan payoff, a dispute about loan disclosures, and a dispute with the solar installer are not the same process. Do not assume that canceling installation work automatically cancels a separate financing obligation.

GoodLeap's current public FAQ says it does not charge a prepayment fee or penalty. That makes the signed agreement and a current written payoff quote more reliable than generic claims about a standard cancellation fee.

Which GoodLeap documents should you collect first?

• The promissory note, Truth in Lending disclosure, security agreement, and every addendum.
• The solar installation contract, cash-price proposal, system design, and change orders.
• The account payment history, current balance, target-balance details, and payoff quote.
• Any expected-prepayment or re-amortization schedule shown in the loan documents.
• Sales emails, texts, recordings where lawful, tax-credit statements, utility-bill projections, and installer service records.

GoodLeap says customers can retrieve agreements and statements through the [GoodLeap Home account](https://home.goodleap.com). Its [official FAQ](https://www.goodleap.com/faq) also explains payoff quotes, payment structures, home-sale options, and UCC-1 filings.

Is payoff the same as cancellation?

No. Paying off a funded loan satisfies the balance shown in a valid payoff quote; it does not retroactively erase the transaction. A legal or disclosure dispute is a separate matter. If you want to challenge an obligation rather than pay it off, preserve the documents and obtain qualified advice before missing a payment or signing a settlement.

Does GoodLeap have a prepayment penalty?

GoodLeap's FAQ states that it never assesses a fee or penalty for prepayments. Confirm the policy in your specific agreement, generate a dated payoff quote, and ask account support to explain any amount you do not recognize. Interest may continue to accrue according to the agreement until payoff is received and processed.

What should you review for dealer fees or a financed-price difference?

The CFPB's [solar-financing issue spotlight](https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/issue-spotlight-solar-financing/) reports that some solar-specific loans include markups commonly called dealer, platform, program, or finance fees. The report is industry-wide; it does not prove that a particular GoodLeap account contains an undisclosed fee.

• Compare the written cash price of the installed system with the amount financed.
• Review the APR, finance charge, amount financed, total of payments, and payment schedule together.
• Identify whether the proposal subtracts an estimated tax credit from the displayed cost.
• Ask in writing for an explanation of any difference rather than labeling it unlawful without evidence.
• Have a qualified consumer attorney review material disclosure discrepancies.

Why can a GoodLeap payment change after the introductory period?

GoodLeap says some solar loans were structured with lower payments for the first 18 months and then re-amortize based on how much principal was paid down. The exact date, amount, and calculation must come from the account's documents. A projected tax credit is not the same as a guaranteed cash refund, and tax eligibility is individual.

What happens when you sell a home with a GoodLeap loan?

GoodLeap's FAQ identifies two paths: pay the remaining balance from sale proceeds, or ask the buyer to apply to assume the loan. An assumption is subject to GoodLeap underwriting and approval; if it is declined, GoodLeap says the loan generally must be paid off as part of the sale. Start before closing and involve the title or escrow professional.

GoodLeap describes its UCC-1 filing as a security interest in the solar equipment, not the home, while noting that a fixture filing can appear in property records. For a sale or refinance, obtain the exact recorded document and current instructions rather than relying on a generic description.

What if the installer did not perform as promised?

Separate the installer problem from the loan account. Build a timeline, preserve the installation agreement, warranty, production data, permits, inspection records, service requests, and all statements about cost or savings. Then ask the installer and lender for their positions in writing. Do not assume an installer dispute pauses the loan.

Do not stop payments, ignore collection notices, or promise a payoff at a home closing without checking the agreement and current quote. Those steps can affect credit, collections, and the sale timeline.

Where can you contact GoodLeap or file a complaint?

GoodLeap's [contact page](https://www.goodleap.com/contact-us) currently lists 1-800-345-9372 and customerservice@goodleapsupport.com for account support. GoodLeap also publishes an internal [consumer complaint channel](https://www.goodleap.com/complaints). The [CFPB complaint portal](https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/) accepts complaints about eligible financial products, and the FTC accepts fraud reports at [ReportFraud.ftc.gov](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/).

Bottom line

The fastest useful review compares five things: the installation cash price, amount financed, disclosures, payment schedule, and current payoff quote. Add the home-sale or installer records if those issues apply, and seek qualified review before taking any step that could create a default or waive a claim.