Home Equity Investments
Home equity investing, which includes shared appreciation agreements.[1], is a financing alternative that’s been available since at least 2015[2], and serves as a way for homeowners to access their home equity without taking out a home equity loan, line of credit, or working with a traditional lender. An investor or company makes a minority stake investment in the applicant’s home for a set period of time in exchange for a percent of the home’s future value or a percent of the appreciation. The terms vary by investment provider, but typically do not charge any interest and do not require monthly payments[3]. The homeowner pays a settlement amount as determined by the investor at the end of the contract term. The investor participates in both the appreciation and depreciation of residential properties[4]
Investment[edit]
The terms of the investment structure typically follows one of two models: (i) the share of home value model and (ii) the share of home appreciation model. An investor that uses the share of home value investment model receives a fixed percentage of the property value at the time of settlement, which could be more or less than the initial investment amount, depending on the home’s appreciation or depreciation. In the share of home appreciation model, the investor is paid back the full value of the investment plus a percent of the home’s appreciation[4].
Companies that currently offer home equity investments include Hometap, Noah, Point, Unison, and Haus.
Qualifications vary depending on company, but typically require a minimum of 25% equity in a residential property. Availability varies by state for each investor. Credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and home value may also be considered. Investment amounts range from $15,000-500,000 and as much as 40% of a home’s market value.
Home equity investments are used as an alternative to cash-out refinances, reverse mortgages, shared appreciation mortgages, home renovation loans, and small businesses loans.
Most home equity investment companies don’t limit or control how the homeowner chooses to use the investment funds, and market to homeowners that are seeking alternative solutions to access their home equity in order to accomplish their financial goals or fund significant expenses without taking on more debt or additional monthly payments. Examples include: paying off debts, funding a small business, paying for educational expenses, funding home improvements and renovations, purchasing a second property, and providing a financial cushion for retirement.
Sample Equity Investment process[edit]
- Applicant applies to determine if they qualify
- Investment estimate is made based on home address and applicant information
- Full application completed
- Current market value of home is determined
- Investment offer is made to applicant
- Applicant and investor close on agreement
- Funding is wired to applicant
- Applicant settles investment within term (typically 10-30 years)
References[edit]
- ↑ Gitlen, Jeff (3 December 2020). "4 Home Equity Sharing Companies for December 2020". LendEDU.
- ↑ Schiller, Ben (22 August 2016). "Could Fractional Ownership Make Owning Homes Easier?". Fast Company.
- ↑ Olick, Diana (5 April 2019). "Need cash? Now you can sell the equity in your home to investors". CNBC.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ostrowski, Jeff. "Fintech Firms Offer To Buy A Chunk Of Your Home Equity". Bankrate.
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