Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market
Opinion
Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford
by Michael Gifford Dec 15
Institutional investors warming up to home equity agreements
DBRS Morningstar's rating of $224M securitization by Unlock and Saluda could boost investor appetite for agreements that let owners cash out equity in exchange for a stake in their home
by Matt Carter Oct 6
Splitero no longer accepting shared equity applications
In a separate announcement, San Diego-based fintech announces launch of new real estate brokerage, Splitero Homes, to help homeowners in 4 states 'sell for the highest price'
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Here's what you can do to mitigate the 'lock-in effect' for clients
Opinion
Current market conditions may have homeowners feeling trapped. Splitero CEO Michael Gifford shares a perspective shift to help you provide hope and flexibility
by Michael Gifford Sep 13
Does low inventory make the market crash-proof?
On The Download this week, we're asking: Is low inventory having a protective effect on the housing market? How long can it last?
by Christy Murdock Jun 16
Here are 5 reasons we won't see a housing market crash this year
Opinion
According to Splitero CEO Michael Gifford, we’re still in an affordability crisis and unlikely to see a complete housing market tumble in 2023
by Michael Gifford Jun 12
Splitero's $11.7M Series A takes aims at HELOC market
San Diego-based Splitero has secured more than $1B in total financing to back its model, which offers cash payments, or Home Equity Investments (HEI), to homeowners
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Splitero expands equity-sharing service into Colorado, Washington
The expansion comes as 85% of homeowners with a mortgage have a rate far below the current 7% yet high equity in their home. Splitero said expansion plans will continue in other states in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Oct 25
Home equity investment startup Splitero launches, raises $5.8M
The fintech startup offers home equity investments of up to $500,000 without income or credit score requirements and no monthly payments. The funds have a 30-year repayment period
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12