Clean Water Loans

Loans to replace failing septic systems

For more than ten years, Craft3 has been financing replacement of failing septic systems for families in the Northwest with our unique Clean Water Loan.

It’s not a traditional loan, just like we’re not a traditional financial institution. It’s a loan built from the ground up to work for your unique situation. In some cases, you can even finance connection to a
nearby municipal sewer system.

The Clean Water Loan is currently offered throughout Oregon and in many Washington counties. Over 1,000 families have trusted the Craft3 Clean Water Loan to meet their needs.

Eligibility

• Properties can be owner- or non-owner occupied. Rentals and second homes are eligible.
• One of the following must apply:
  • your septic system is at least 25 years old;
  • your system is failing and you have evidence to support it;
  • you have been contacted by Health Officials; or
  • you are under orders to fix your septic system.
• Counties currently served by Craft3:
  • Residential Oregon: All
  • Residential Washington: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum and Whatcom
  • Commercial Septic Systems: All in Oregon or Washington

We make replacing your septic system easy

1. Submit your loan application online. Receive pre-approval within three business days. 
2. Work with your contractor1 to design your system, receive permits and finalize project cost.
3. Sign your loan documents electronically.
4. Begin your project. Make sure work is completed to your satisfaction.
5. Authorize final payment to your contractor once your project gets final approval from local officials.
6. Loan payments, if required, will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account.

Rates & Terms

Residential Properties
Loan are available throughout Oregon and in select Washington Counties. Rates and terms are determined by applicants’ annual household income.

Annual Household Income	Interest Rate	Loan Terms up to 15 years**	Example Project and Loan
Up to $35,000, owner-occupied	1.99% (2.04% APR)	Borrower may choose to have Deferred payment***, Interest-Only payments*** - or - Fully-Amortized payments.	Deferred Payment Option: $15,000 loan amount*, No monthly payments for 179 months, 1 balloon payment of $19,456 due on the 180th month.
$35,001 - $55,000, owner-occupied	3.99% (4.36% APR)	Borrower may choose to have Interest-Only payments*** - or - Fully-Amortized payments.	Interest-Only Payment Option: $15,000 loan amount*, 179 monthly interest payments of $50.83, 1 balloon payment of $15,051 due on the 180th month.
Greater than $55,000 - or - Non-owner-occupied, rental property or secondary home	4.99% (5.62% APR)	Fully-Amortized payments of principal and interest.	Fully-Amortized Repayment: $15,000 loan amount*, 180 monthly principal and interest payments of $118.58.

APR, Annual Percentage Rate
* Loan availability, terms and conditions current as of 1/1/18 and are subject to change. Residential property examples include financing of Craft3 $595 loan fee. Not all applicants will qualify.
** Principal balance and interest (if applicable) due on sale, transfer, refinance or maturity. Subordination may be available with lender approval, fees may apply. with Reverse Mortgages are considered on an exception basis, special terms and restrictions may apply.
*** If, after 15 years, homeowner has not sold, refinanced or otherwise transferred ownership of the property, is in compliance with the loan agreement, and meets relevant lending/program criteria, the 15-year loan period may be extended, at the lender’s sole discretion, for up to an additional five years.