Tagged: Home Equity

Platform rollout targets wider eligibility, improved pricing, and stronger broker economics as HELOC competition intensifies

Second-lien strategies and Non-QM products are helping originators unlock equity without forcing borrowers out of low-rate first mortgages

New HomeSafe second line of credit targets equity-rich homeowners seeking access to cash without refinancing into higher rates or taking on monthly payments

Ruling clarifies that unused HECM funds are contingent assets protected under homestead law, with implications for lenders, servicers, and originators

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

ATTOM data shows that U.S. homeowner equity dipped modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the housing market continues to normalize, with equity levels remaining historically strong despite slight increases in underwater mortgages

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