Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality

Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality

The FHFA directive on crypto in mortgage risk assessments risks excluding self-custodied assets, potentially increasing counterparty risk for homebuyers. Opinion by: Margaret Rosenfeld, chief legal officer of Everstake The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) recent directive to explore how cryptocurrency might be included in single-family mortgage risk assessments is a welcome and long-overdue step. If…

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Bitcoin-backed loans open the real estate market to crypto-rich, tax-free

Bitcoin-backed loans open the real estate market to crypto-rich, tax-free

Bitcoin holders are using crypto-backed loans to buy real estate without selling their BTC—avoiding capital gains taxes while staying exposed to upside. Bitcoin holders leverage crypto-backed loans to buy real estate without selling a single sat while sidestepping capital gains taxes. The emerging trend is gaining momentum among early crypto adopters, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals…

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# Weiss Ratings issues warning over crypto mortgage risks

# Weiss Ratings issues warning over crypto mortgage risks

” Weiss Ratings issues warning over crypto mortgage risks “ Florida-based ratings and research firm Weiss Ratings has fired out a warning over the risks of crypto mortgages amid the current economic climate in the United States. The company paid particular focus to Milo, a digital banking startup from Miami that offers 30-year mortgages backed…

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