EquiFi is a Public Benefit Corporation that offers a shared equity co-investment model, allowing homebuyers to access funds for down payments without incurring debt or monthly payments. This approach enables homeowners to unlock their home equity for retirement income or debt repayment while sharing a portion of their home's value upon sale.
Funding
$9.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many prospective homebuyers struggle to afford a sufficient down payment, hindering their ability to purchase a home. Existing homeowners may also find it difficult to access the equity in their homes for retirement, debt repayment, or other financial needs without incurring additional debt.
Solution
EquiFi offers a shared equity co-investment model that provides homebuyers with down payment assistance without requiring debt or monthly payments. In exchange for an upfront investment, EquiFi shares in a portion of the home's future appreciation. For existing homeowners, EquiFi unlocks home equity, providing access to funds for various financial goals while deferring repayment until the sale of the home. This approach allows individuals to achieve homeownership or leverage their existing home equity without increasing their debt burden. EquiFi operates by connecting investors with homebuyers and homeowners through financial advisors, banks, and mortgage companies.
Target Audience
EquiFi's primary customers are first-time homebuyers who lack sufficient funds for a down payment and existing homeowners seeking to access their home equity without incurring additional debt.
Features
- Shared equity co-investment for down payment assistance
- No debt, monthly payments, or interest for homebuyers
- Equity unlocking for existing homeowners to access funds for retirement, debt repayment, or diversification
- Alignment of incentives between homeowner and co-investor through shared appreciation
- Access to funds without increasing debt burden
- Facilitation of homeownership for individuals who may not qualify for traditional mortgages