Home Equity

Lender raises maximum loan amount to $700,000 while broadening underwriting parameters

EquitySelect product uses flexible payments and equity-based underwriting to reach underserved borrowers

Aging, equity-rich homeowners drive demand for second-lien solutions as record housing wealth reshapes originator strategy

Fairway Home Mortgage and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors have launched a new educational certification component to train advisors on integrating housing wealth and reverse mortgage strategies into retirement planning

Hometap has appointed Jesse Silverman as general counsel and Josh Berg as chief product officer to strengthen compliance, product development, and support continued growth of its home equity financing platform

Snapdocs’ new integration with MeridianLink streamlines operations, reduces cycle times, and improves the overall borrower experience

Finance of America adds veteran marketer to lead brand, growth, and audience expansion as the company sharpens its focus on home equity in retirement planning

Cotality’s Q3 2025 Homeowner Equity Report shows U.S. borrower equity fell $373.8 billion year-over-year, negative equity rose to 2.2%, and regional gains and losses highlight growing vulnerability for leveraged homeowners

FirstClose has partnered with Stewart Lender Services to integrate home equity title, valuation, and closing solutions directly into its Order Management System, streamlining workflows and accelerating loan processing for lenders

The Mortgage Bankers Association has urged the FHA and Ginnie Mae to modernize and overhaul the HECM and HMBS programs to expand senior access, cut costs, and restore market liquidity