01/28/2025
PSA: Please, for anyone struggling with getting equity out of their home, don't ever entertain this new "scam". Commonly known as an "HEA" or Home Equity Agreement. The offer is that you can get cash out of your home without making a payment or costing you interest. It is not regulated and you will give up somewhere between 25%-40% of your remaining equity. I would call that interest!
Please make sure no one you care about ever does this.
A summary of the risks consumers face with home equity investment contracts and agreements, including high costs, lack of disclosures, forced sale of home, and liens.