Better Mortgage — Crypto Down Payment Program
Bitcoin Mortgages
Better Mortgage (better.com) explored accepting cryptocurrency including Bitcoin for down payment funding, allowing borrowers to use crypto gains directly toward home purchases without a sale-to-fiat conversion delay. The company's all-digital platform is particularly suited to crypto-native buyers seeking a tech-first mortgage experience. Better applies FHFA-compliant crypto reserve standards and has partnered with crypto exchanges to streamline asset verification.
Details
- Note
- Digital-first platform; explored crypto down payments; AI-assisted underwriting
- Founded
- 2016
- Distribution
- Online / Direct
- Mortgage Type
- Crypto-asset qualified (conventional, FHA, jumbo)
- States Available
- All 50 states
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