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The Energy Efficient Mortgage or Green Mortgage

The Energy Efficient Mortgage or Green Mortgage

Required by law to save you money.  With the current environmental and economic climate, the FHA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) program is gaining momentum.  The benefit of the program is that it encourages homeowners to make energy efficient improvements to their homes that reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources, reduce harmful emissions, and reduce the monthly debt load of...

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Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)

Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)

As the single largest housing expense after a mortgage payment, utility costs can have a direct impact on how large of a mortgage a homebuyer can afford. Buyers can save money on the cost of utilities by making energy efficient improvements to the home they are purchasing. New homebuyers or current homeowners can use FHA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) to finance the cost of these ...

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Georgia Power Rebates

Georgia Power Rebates

Georgia Power customers can receive rebates of up to $1,900 when participating in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.   Homeowners can expect their rebate checks within 3 to 4 weeks of work being completed and verified. Energy Audit Rebates: 50% reimbursement of assessment fees Table of Contents Improvement Work Rebates: ENERGY STAR programmable thermostat $100 Water Heater...

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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a nationally recognized program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort at home, while helping to protect the environment.  Homeowners across the country who have already taken advantage of this program are seeing...

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who we are

who we are

We’re here to provide the latest information on energy efficient mortgages aka “green mortgages” including the various government rebates and programs available for those looking to update their appliances. AtlantaEEM is a joint project between two Atlanta-based companies:  The Ryan Mortgage Team and Structured...

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how we can help

how we can help

We’re here to guide you through the process of improving the energy efficiency of you home.  Whether you are purchasing a new home or upgrading your current home, we can help you obtain the financing as well as work with you in evaluating the cost-benefit analysis of the upgrades you are considering. While the EEM product has been around for many years, it has been grossly...

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