Mortgages

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, executives from SALT Lending and Peoples Reserve argued that Bitcoin-backed loans are emerging as a viable path to homeownership by letting holders leverage Bitcoin as collateral instead of selling it.

Coinbase is partnering with Better Home & Finance to roll out bitcoin-backed mortgages backed by Fannie Mae.

Milo said it has surpassed $100 million in crypto mortgage originations, including a record $12 million loan, as more high-net-worth and institutional clients use Bitcoin as collateral for home financing.

Homes over the price of $1 million in Florida, Texas and Colorado can now be mortgaged with bitcoin as collateral.

Bitcoin is becoming more popular in its use as a medium of exchange. Some tenants and landlords may prefer to transact exclusively in bitcoin.

Bitcoin as an asset is a perfect form of collateral and will likely be used to provide financial backing for mortgages and other forms of debt.

The fintech announced U.S. and non-U.S. customers alike would soon be able to use bitcoin as collateral to invest in real estate.

Already working with the Department of Homeland Security and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to secure records on their blockchain, Factom has now...