Clean Water Loans

Resources for Partners and Contractors

Together, Craft3 and partners help property owners repair or replace their failing septic system. To make working with Craft3 easier, we have provided information about the Clean Water Loan, including how it works and associated forms. Please let us know if you have recommendations for additional information that would be helpful!

Marketing Tools

• Oregon Clean Water Loan Brochure
• Washington Clean Water Loan Brochure
• Clean Water Customer Video
• Clean Water Loan Application (PDF)

Talking about Craft3 and Clean Water Loans

Here is some approved language to use on your website or in newsletters.

• Craft3, a local nonprofit lender, offers the affordable Clean Water Loan to repair or replace failing septic systems. The loan covers the full costs of designing, permitting, installing and maintaining new septic systems. To learn more or apply, visit www.Craft3.org/CleanWater. You may also contact Craft3 at CleanWater@Craft3.org.

How it Works

• Contractor and customer work on a bid based on the approved design
• Bid is provided to Craft3 and loan documents are prepared for customer signature
• 50% of the bid amount is disbursed to the contractor upon loan signing
• Remaining balance is paid upon work completion and county approval

Forms for Getting Paid

To ensure prompt payment, please complete and return to Craft3

• ACH form to set up electronic payments
• W9 form

Testimonial and contractor profiles

• Do you have a project you want to highlight? We can to create and promote a customer testimonial and/or contractor profile.

Have others ideas for co-marketing the Clean Water Loan to your customers? Contact our Jena Ross at CleanWater@Craft3.org.