Green Finance Institute launches training programme for green mortgages – The Intermediary

The Green Finance Institute has launched a training initiative, “The GFI Certificate in Green Mortgages,” aimed at empowering mortgage professionals with knowledge about green finance solutions.

Accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance, the programme is designed to close the gap in understanding around green mortgages, a crucial factor as buildings contribute 23% to the UK’s carbon emissions.

Rachael Hunnisett, associate director for built environment at GFI, commented, “Decarbonising UK properties remains an integral part of our transition to a net zero economy.

“Our new CPD-accredited training programme will equip brokers with the core information and skills they need to develop a deep understanding of financing green home upgrades, and how to navigate and support customers as they seek to invest in home energy efficiency improvements enabling them to save money on energy bills.”

Councillor Tom Ross, GMCA’s Portfolio Lead for the Green City Region, said: “Improving the energy efficiency of our homes and buildings is vital, not just to tackling climate change but also to reduce bills for residents across our city-region.

“Our work with the Green Finance Institute is helping turn green mortgages into a mainstream solution to financing home upgrades, ensuring more homeowners can support our ambitious environmental vision – to be carbon neutral by 2038.

“The launch of the GFI Certificate in Green Mortgages is an integral part of delivering solutions that will drive benefits for the economy and the planet.”

Gordon Reid, learning & development specialist at London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), concluded: “For many mortgage brokers, the subject of green finance remains shrouded in mystery. 

“The GFI Certificate in Green Mortgages is an invaluable tool in educating brokers and enabling them to have effective conversations about green finance options with their customers.

“Here at LIBF, we are delighted to accredit the workshop in recognition of the quality of the learning materials and its contribution to the continuous professional development of advisers.”

Last year the GFI launched the Broker’s Handbook, a tools to support mortgage intermediaries on sustainable financing options.