Improve your home's efficiency

Green Loan

One of the lowest Green Loan rates in Ireland

4.50% variable 

Green Loan

New Interest Rate of 4.15% variable will be effective 10th April 2024.

New Interest Rate of 4.15% variable will be effective 10th April 2024.

What happens if I already have a Green Loan? 

You do not need to do anything, we will look after your new repayment amount. 

  • For DOJ Repayments – We will contact Killarney on your behalf. 
  • For Direct Debit Repayments – We will change the amount to reflect new repayment. There will be no change to repayment date. 

If you have a Standing Order coming to your Home Improvement Loan, you will need to contact us to change the repayment amount. 

Get a quote for your home upgrades

You can choose between using a One Stop Shop or your own supplier.

Apply for a
Green Loan

A Green Loan can be used for any of the purposes listed below.

Funds transferred to Third Party

We’ll transfer the funds directly to your supplier. Payments cannot be made to applicants. 

What can the loan be used for?

Note: Proof of SEAI Grant is required for all of the following with the exception of windows and doors. Windows and doors do not require proof of grant approval.

Calculate your loan repayments

Borrow up to €100,000 over 10 years

Please note that this calculator only provides an indicative quote and actual repayments and cost of credit may vary.

ProEnergy Homes

One stop Shop

St Raphael’s have partnered with Pro Energy and SEAI to offer a one-stop-shop to increase your home’s energy efficiency. 

Have a question?

Read our FAQ or phone us on 0818 247 365

Yes, we require proof that you have received a grant from SEAI to proceed with your loan with the exception of windows and doors. Windows and Doors do not require proof of grant approval. 

One Stop Shops are provided by SEAI to offer homeowners all of the services required for a complete home energy upgrade. Private operators will manage the entire process for you, from the initial assessment of your home, through to the final BER. St. Raphael’s have partnered with ProEnergy Homes to provide this service.

More info here

ProEnergy Homes provide an one stop shop for homeowners who want to bring the energy rating of their home to BER B2 or higher. You can find more info here

No, the Green Loan applies to works relating to improving the efficiency of your home only. For other works, please ask about our Home Improvement Loan or Everyday Loan

No, at the moment, the Green Loan applies to homes only. 

Yes, you can top up your loan , online, by email or by phoning us on 0818 247 365. 

  • No – we will look after amending your new repayment amount

    • If you are paying by payroll deduction – We will contact Killarney to change the deduction amount 
    • If you are paying by Direct Debit – We will change the amount

You will need to contact St. Raphael’s Garda Credit Union to change the Standing Order amount

That is not a problem, if you wish to keep your repayments the same please email loans@straphaelscu.ie with your request.

Yes, any over repayments in place will stay. 

Warning: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating, which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required. A typical €20,000 five-year loan with a variable interest rate of 4.15% and 4.24% APR (Annual Percentage Rate), where the APR does not vary during the term, would have monthly repayments of €369.69 and the total cost of credit (the total amount repayable less the amount of the loan) would be €2,181.40.

Please note that this calculator only provides an indicative quote and actual repayments and cost of credit may vary.