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Home equity investment startup Splitero launches, raises $5.8M

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The fintech startup offers homeowners a lump sum in exchange for a share of their home’s appreciation. Continue reading →

Hometap raises $60M to bankroll growth of its home equity business

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The growing business allows homeowners to access their home equity as their property values rise — without taking on more debt. Continue reading →

Home equity startup Point powers first of its kind securitization

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With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements. The transaction, which closed on September 23, issued about $146 million of asset-backed securities. Continue reading →

The risks of taking out cash against a home in today’s market

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Rising home equity has increased demand in the cash-out refinance market. But taking out cash against a home isn’t always the smartest idea. Continue reading →

New tools to unlock trapped home equity could boost home sales

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During an Inman Connect session Tuesday, founders of Point and EasyKnock said they’re out to revolutionize the concept of home ownership. Continue reading →

Average homeowner gained $33,400 in equity last year: CoreLogic

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The average annual equity gain from Q1 2020 to Q1 2021 for homeowners with mortgages is the highest in at least a decade, according to CoreLogic. Continue reading →

Homeowners are cashing out equity like it’s 2005

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With home values soaring and mortgage rates still near historic lows, homeowners are cashing out home equity at volumes not seen since the height of the housing bubble. Continue reading →

Equity gains for Black owners are progress, but more work is needed

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The home equity gains made by Black homeowners in recent years are worth celebrating, but there’s a long way to go. Here are a few ways the industry can help. Continue reading →

How looking out for your clients today and into their future matters

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Connecting your clients to a variety of professionals who can assist with their home purchase and be a resource for their overall financial picture helps establish you as the real estate resource and professional for future home purchase needs. Continue reading →