Point closes on $115M to give homeowners a way to cash out on equity in their homes
Historically, homeowners could only tap into the equity of their homes by taking out a home equity loan or refinancing. But a new category of startups have emerged in recent years to give homeowners more options to cash in on their homes in exchange for a share of the future value of their homes.
Need cash? Now you can sell the equity in your home to investors
California-based Point is a ... fintech company specializing in home equity contracts. It offers homeowners cash for a share of the home’s equity, that is, the amount the home is worth beyond the value of the mortgage.