Unison securitizes record $443M in residential equity agreements
As home prices soar, institutional investors warm to the idea of taking an equity stake in single family homes
by Matt Carter Feb 9
Home equity startup Point powers first-of-its-kind securitization
With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
New tools to unlock trapped home equity could boost home sales
During an Inman Connect session Tuesday, founders of Point and EasyKnock said they're out to revolutionize the concept of homeownership
by Matt Carter Jun 15
The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate
In a Connect Now session Tuesday, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 20
A new language for real estate, a new marketplace
Opinion
My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses
by Brad Inman Feb 10
5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete
Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggests 5 must-have 'apps' agents should offer consumers in their 'app store'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 31
Patch Homes, another cash-for-equity startup, clinches funding
With an additional $5M in financing, Patch Homes ranks among a growing list of startups that let homeowners sell an equity stake in their home for cash
by Teke Wiggin Sep 13
Fintech startup Point raises $122M in latest funding round
The funds will go toward expanding the company's reach and product options
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Home equity fintech startup raises additional $8.4M in Series A
Point allows homeowners to access their home equity wealth without taking out a loan
by Marian McPherson Sep 14
Two hockey players facing off
Opinion
A debate on the topic of Zillow’s value in the real estate marketplace
by Inman May 16
Point gives homeowners cash for share of their home equity
The funds can be used to repay debt, make property repairs and more
by Amy Tankersley Jan 8