
HousePlant Realtor Guide
Calling all realtors!
Help your clients score their dream home and pay less interest by gathering a larger down payment using HousePlant. Check out our Realtor Guide for the full scoop.

How to ask people for money for a down payment. Tactfully.
The good news: There are many polite, not-awkward ways to respectfully request loans or money gifts from friends and family when getting your down payment together for a home. We are here to show you how!

Realtors: Join the HousePlant Partner Program
Realtors: want to increase your clients’ purchasing power? Help them get a social loan Ask up on HousePlant today! Join now for resources, guides and live training on HousePlant, then sit back and enjoy the benefits while further impressing your homebuyers.

Guest Post: Why Social Loans Matter for Equitable Homeownership
High down payments are limiting social mobility through homeownership by turning it into a guarantee for those who grew up with support and near inaccessible for those who did not.
Houseplant aims to make down payments more accessible by helping homebuyers crowd source loans and gifts to allow them to afford their downpayment.

Celebrating National Homeownership Month by Empowering Prospective Homebuyers 🪴
National Homeownership Month is a time to reflect on the significance of homeownership and the steps we can take to make it more accessible and equitable. As we applaud Secretary Fudge and HUD's "Let's Make Home the Goal" campaign, we also invite housing counselors to explore the potential partnership with HousePlant Social Loans. By leveraging this innovative resource, housing counselors can empower their clients to overcome financial barriers and achieve their dreams of homeownership. Together, let us continue to work towards a future where homeownership is a possibility for all, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Strategic Advantage of a Larger Down Payment in High-Interest Rate Environments
A larger down payment can offer significant advantages, especially in high-interest rate environments.

User Spotlight: Meet SF’s William Walker
Meet SF native William Walker and learn about his growing campaign, “Keep Black Families in San Francisco”

Is Down Payment Cash on Your Holiday Wish List?
It’s gifting season! Now is the perfect time to ask for what you really need.: down payment support from loved ones. HousePlant makes it easier than ever to request & document cash gifts and social loans.

4 Ways Homeownership Can Set Your Children Up To Succeed
Homeownership isn't just an important investment in your own financial security but your children’s as well. HousePlant’s Summer Associate Annie Rafferty breaks down exactly how.

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