Income Limits Eliminated for KEEP Loans

December 26, 2007

The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation has announced that it has eliminated the income restrictions for low-interest loans for homeowners to purchase energy-efficient furnaces and appliances and to make other energy-saving improvements to their homes.

Originally, the KEEP program was targeted at lower-income households, but the income requirements have been dropped. Now more families will be eligible for the loans. KEEP will fund up to half of loan amounts—up to $10,000—and Sunflower Bank will fund the remainder. Loans over $10,000 may be available upon approval by Sunflower.

Improvements that may be made under the program include:

• Installing qualified Energy Star furnaces, central air, heat pumps, HVAC systems
• Installing wall and floor insulation, storm doors and windows
• Air sealing, duct work, weather stripping
• Purchase of qualified Energy Star appliances and programmable thermostats

Individuals interested in KEEP loans should contact Sunflower Bank:

• Toll-free number: 888-827-5564
• Website: www.sunflowerbank.com