| Cover | Oct. 30, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 30, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39739 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sunlight Financial Holdings Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001821850 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2599566 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 101 North Tryon Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 900 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charlotte |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 28246 |
| City Area Code | 888 |
| Local Phone Number | 315-0822 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
