Better and Coinbase Launch First Fannie Mae-Insured Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages
Better and Coinbase Launch First Fannie Mae-Insured Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages
🏠 Bitcoin Buys Houses
Better and Coinbase have originated the first Fannie Mae-insured mortgage backed by Bitcoin in the United States. The program allows homebuyers to use their crypto holdings as collateral for conventional mortgages without selling their assets.
Key Details:
- Loans are originated and serviced by Better, powered by Coinbase
- Rolling out nationwide this summer
- Coinbase One members receive a 1% rebate on mortgage value (up to $10,000 maximum)
- Rebates applied as lender credit against closing costs
The first customer has already been funded under this program. All mortgages are structured as conventional loans and require credit approval by Better. Coinbase is not involved in loan underwriting or mortgage advice.
Borrowers should consult independent tax advisors regarding crypto pledge treatment.
The first ever Fannie Mae-insured mortgage backed by BTC in the U.S just got funded. Originated and serviced by Better, powered by Coinbase. Rolling out nationwide this summer.
Get your house and keep your crypto. Crypto-backed mortgages are here - increasing access to homeownership for millions of Americans. Buy a home without converting your portfolio by using BTC or USDC as collateral for your down payment. Offered by Better, powered by Coinbase.
Learn more about crypto-backed mortgages ↓ coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-… Legal stuff: Subject to credit approval by Better. Coinbase does not offer mortgage advice, and is not involved in the loan underwriting process. All mortgages and crypto-backed loans are offered and serviced
Meet the first crypto-backed mortgage customer, Joe ↓ finance.yahoo.com/news/better-an…
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