CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION
Wheelhouse is the Clean Energy Champion, financing Solar PV Systems that have generated more than 244 Million Kilowatt Hours of clean energy.
INNOVATOR
Wheelhouse Credit Union continues to innovate sustainable products for your customers; from permanent buydowns, to our state-of-the-art online subordination process, to our new no payment no interest extended term options.
EXPERIENCED AND PERSONABLE
Wheelhouse has been funding Solar Loans for more than a decade, making us experienced professionals that can help your customers through the process.
Dedicated Solar Resources
Joshua Mehrian
Business Relationship Officer
jmehrian@wheelhousecu.com | 619-297-5772
Preferred Partner Discount Rates
For a complete list of discount rates, terms and payment samples, click the button below.
- Open and maintain an Inspired Checking Account with direct deposit of $450 / month
- Enroll in Digital Banking and eStatements
- Make and maintain automatic loan payments from their Inspired Checking Account
Rate discount valid on new non-buy down solar loans only.
Membership Eligibility
Your customers can easily join Wheelhouse Credit Union and take advantage of our rates by meeting one of the following:
- You live or work in San Diego County
- Membership with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
- Member of the San Diego Automotive Museum (Use passcode “wheelhouse”)
- Someone in your family is already a Wheelhouse member
Our Preferred Partner Promise
As one of our most trusted and valued partners, we are dedicated to always providing competitive solar and energy efficient pricing for your customers. We are committed to delivering a streamlined application process and exclusive staff for quick turnaround times on your customers’ applications.
We are thankful for your continued partnership and look forward to achieving many great milestones together.
Leading Solar Financing Lender
Since 1934, Wheelhouse Credit Union has been providing reliable, convenient and cost-effective services to those who live and work in our community.
We are San Diego Made and proud, just like you. And, like you, we are doing our part to help San Diego become more eco-friendly by encouraging the use of solar and financing these projects in a cost-effective manner.
Streamlined process
Our online application is quick and streamlined
Flexible terms
Choose the terms and monthly payments that fit your customers’ budgets
Local financing
Wheelhouse is a trusted, local credit union based in San Diego
Dedicated staff
Work with our experienced, dedicated loan officers
Low rates
As a credit union, we pass our earnings on to our members in the form of low rates and fees
24/7 automated underwriting
No delay on applications—your customers get quick turnaround
Become a preferred partner today
619-288-1165
Disclosures
*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are effective as of August 22, 2025 and are subject to change without notice. Loan approval, terms, and funding are not contingent upon the Borrower’s ability to claim or receive any tax credit or rebate.
1Discounted rate stated includes discount for setting up automatic loan payments from your Inspired or Inspired Plus Checking Account. All loans require approval of credit and collateral. Rates may change without notice and depend on creditworthiness, loan term, and applicable discounts. To qualify for a 0.25% discounted rate, borrowers must set up automatic loan payments from their Inspired Checking Account for new eligible loans. Inspired and Inspired Plus Checking require the following within 90 days of account opening: initial minimum deposit of $10, at least $450 in recurring monthly direct deposits, active digital banking registration, and enrollment in eStatements. Additionally, the Inspired Plus Checking account requires a $9 monthly fee to access the Perks program. If the requirements are not met and maintained, your account will be converted to a Basic or Basic Plus Checking account, which may come with different terms, conditions, and restrictions. Additionally, access to the Perks Program will be removed. Please note that Inspired and Inspired Plus Checking accounts are variable-rate accounts, and any fees may reduce the earnings on your account. To qualify for an annual percentage yield (APY) of 3.00%, you must complete at least 20 qualifying purchase transactions each month using your Wheelhouse Visa® debit card associated with an Inspired or Inspired Plus Checking account. There is no minimum balance required to earn dividends. Contact a Team Member for further information. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Membership is required.
Other restrictions, terms, and conditions may apply. Membership required.
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