All HEI Articles
Guides, provider reviews, comparisons, and analysis — everything we've published about home equity investments.
The CFPB Called HEIs "More Expensive Than Any Common Mortgage Product." Here's What They Found.
The CFPB issued a major warning on home equity investments in 2025. What did it say, what does the industry disagree with, and what should homeowners know?
5 HEI Providers, Compared
Point, Hometap, Unlock, Unison, and Splitero all let you tap your equity without monthly payments — but their terms, fees, and eligibility requirements differ in ways that matter. Here's how they compare.
An HEI Provider Offered Gift Cards for Legislative Testimony: What It Means for Consumers
Point offered $50 Amazon gift cards for testimony opposing Pennsylvania HEI regulation. Here's what homeowners should know about this controversy.
How Hometap's Home Equity Investment Works
A complete guide to Hometap's home equity investment — from qualification to settlement. Understand the pricing, process, and whether it fits your financial situation.
HEI Securitization Hit $2.5 Billion in 2025: What Institutional Money Means for Homeowners
Billions in institutional capital are flowing into home equity investments. Here's what that means for homeowners considering an HEI. Learn the risks.
HEI Regulation Is Heating Up in 2026: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maine are pushing to regulate HEIs as mortgages. Learn what's changing and how to protect yourself.
Home Equity Investments, Explained Simply
Get cash today by selling a share of your home's future value. No monthly payments, no interest, no new debt. Here's what you need to know.
