Home equity sharing agreements involve selling a percentage of your home's value or appreciation to an investor in exchange for a lump sum upfront. The agreement typically is settled, with the homeowner paying back the investor, after the home is sold or at the end of a 10- to 30-year period.
There are no monthly payments with an HEI. Homeowners can qualify for an HEI without perfect credit or an income. In the event of significant home depreciation, homeowners may owe less than what they received with their HEI.
Point: Best for investment property owners With Point's HEI program, you can get up to 20% of your home's value in a lump sum within just a few weeks, thanks to its particularly quick and easy qualification and funding process.
Location. Your property must be located in a state served by Unlock: Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia or Washington state.
Equity agreements commonly contain the following components: Equity program. This section outlines the details of the investment plan, including its purpose, conditions, and objectives. It also serves as a statement of intention to create a legal relationship between both parties.
Unison equity sharing agreements are currently available in these states: Arizona. California. Colorado. Delaware. Florida. Illinois. Indiana. Kansas.
Home equity sharing may also be wise if you don't want extra debt reflected on your credit profile. "These agreements allow homeowners to access their home equity without incurring additional debt," says Michael Crute, a real estate agent and operations strategist with Keller Williams in Atlanta.