Coinbase and Better close first Fannie Mae mortgage backed by bitcoin collateral
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance Holding Company said they have funded the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage that uses bitcoin as collateral, and aim to expand access to qualified borrowers nationwide by the summer. The product lets borrowers use bitcoin or USDC to cover a down payment via a separate crypto-backed loan, allowing them to avoid selling their holdings while receiving a standard conforming mortgage.