Crypto-Backed Mortgages: Digital Wealth Opens New Doors to Homeownership
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A new type of financing called crypto-backed mortgages allows buyers to use their digital assets as collateral for the down payment without having to sell them. This innovative solution connects the worlds of cryptocurrency and homeownership, enabling younger Americans to bridge the gap between their digital wealth and the traditional housing market.
The US housing market has long been out of reach for many younger Americans due to record-high home prices and limited supply. Crypto-backed mortgages, also known as token-backed mortgages, let buyers use their digital assets as collateral for the down payment. This type of financing uses a dual-loan structure, where borrowers obtain a conventional mortgage and pledge cryptocurrency for the down payment. The pledged assets serve as security for that portion of the financing. Private companies like Better Home & Finance, CoinRabbit, and Ledn are developing crypto-backed lending solutions. These solutions enable buyers to retain ownership of their digital assets throughout the process.
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