FAQs
The basics
What is Beeline Equity Now?
How does it actually work?
Is this a loan?
Who owns my home?
How much cash can I get?
Do I have to pay anything back?
Do I still live in my home?
Eligibility
Am I eligible?
What property types are eligible?
What's the minimum equity I need to have?
Does my credit score matter?
Does my income matter?
Do I need to live in the home?
Can I qualify if I already have a reverse mortgage, HELOC, or another home equity product?
What states are you in?
Can I apply if I'm on a fixed income or retired?
Money and math
How much does it cost?
How do you work out my home's value?
How does the split work?
Valuation starts with what we call the Consensus Fair Market Value — a precise figure drawn from several independent automated valuations. The slice we buy is priced at a slight reduction to that value, roughly 20%. The reduction only applies to the portion we buy — your remaining equity stays at full market value.
That slight reduction is what we earn for putting cash in your hands in days, then stepping back patiently and passively as a minority co-owner, possibly for decades. During that time you have no payments or deadline to sell — and you keep the upside on the majority share you retain.
It's the one-time price of patient capital, the split fixed and agreed upfront on day one, done.
If I sell you 10%, is it still 10% when I sell my home later?
Do we share the downside too?
Yes — fully. Beeline Equity Now is shared co-ownership, which means the math runs both ways. If your home rises in value, our slice rises with it. If your home falls in value, our slice falls too — and you pay less to buy it back. Same calculation going out as going in.
It's not a one-way street.
What is the process
How do I apply?
How long does it take?
What documents do I need?
Are there any income requirements?
What credit score do I need?
What happens after I apply?
What documents do I need to sign?
Not many — and your Equity Guide walks you through every one. Because this is a sale of a small slice of equity, not a loan, there's no promissory note or new mortgage to sign. There are really just a few documents:
- A Seller Authorization to get started. It's non-binding — it simply lets us prepare your offer and check your title and mortgage balance.
- A Purchase and Sale Agreement — the actual agreement to sell a small, fixed slice of your home's equity. This is the first binding document.
- A short arbitration agreement — this is signed with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and sets out how any dispute would be handled.
- A Deed and a Declaration of Covenants, signed and recorded at closing. When the deed with the Declaration of Covenants is recorded in the land records, that is the final document showing you and us as co-owners and laying out the rules of co-ownership.
- The standard closing paperwork any property transaction involves. This is primarily a settlement statement, some title company-required documents and a few notarized signatures.
That's it. You're never committed to going ahead until you sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and even after closing, you have a 5-day window to change your mind.
Is there any obligation when I apply?
Do I need an appraisal?
Ownership and control
Will I still own my home?
Can I still renovate or make changes to my home?
Can I rent out my home?
Who pays for property taxes, insurance, and upkeep?
What happens if I want to sell my home?
Selling, exiting and the future
What if I never want to sell?
What if my home value goes down?
If your home drops in value between when we bought our slice and when you buy us out, our slice is worth less too — and you pay less to buy it back. The math is symmetrical: same calculation going out as going in.
Beeline Equity Now is shared co-ownership. We share the upside, and we share the downside. It's not a one-way street.
Can I buy back the equity share I sold?
Yes. You can buy your share back any time you like after the first year. There's no deadline — just give us 90 days written notice. You buy your share back using the same calculation you sold your share at.
This contrasts with a Home Equity Investment (HEI), which often has deadlines of 10 to 30 years that feel like a ticking clock — and can even force people to sell their home. Beeline runs on your timeline. Sell whenever you want, or never — and your heirs can keep going with us, or buy us out themselves.
Are there any penalties for buying back early?
No. No prepayment penalty, no exit fee, no fine print. You can buy your share back any time after your first year, and the price is determined using the same calculation that you sold at.
The one thing we ask is 90 days' written notice so we can prepare for the closing properly.
Who owns what, exactly?
Comparisons
Beeline Equity Now vs a reverse mortgage — what's the difference?
Beeline Equity Now vs a cash-out refinance — which is better?
Beeline Equity Now vs a HELOC — how do they compare?
Beeline Equity Now vs other HEI products (Point, Hometap, Unlock) — what's different?
Beeline Equity Now is a true fractional sale of equity. Most other HEI products are structured as loans in disguise. Here's the detail — other HEI companies will tell you it's not a loan, but they do record a deed of trust/mortgage and put a lien on your property, with a repayment horizon — 10, 20, 30 years — where you owe them back as if you borrowed the money.
There's still a future repayment obligation hanging over your head as opposed to a true equity partnership. Then there's the math. Most HEIs charge a fee, share the upside, and shield themselves from the downside. If the home goes up, they take a cut. If it dips, you often carry the loss. And the way they calculate your share can be confusing and punitive — giving you X% in cash today and taking Y% when you sell. That's called participation asymmetry.
With Beeline Equity Now, it's a pure fractional sale of equity. We buy a percentage of your home, record a deed, not a deed of trust — and sit side by side with you on title as a minority co-owner. We share the downside the same way we share the upside — proportionate to what we own. Real co-ownership, not a one-way street.
If you decide to buy our share back, you can do that any time after the first year — just give us 90 days' written notice. The price is determined using the same calculation we used when we bought in. If the market has dropped, we ride it down with you, pro rata. We're selective about the homes we partner on, so a fall is unlikely — but if it happens, we feel it too.
The split is clean. If you sell us 10% today, it's 10% when you sell later. What you see upfront is what happens at the end.
You decide when to sell. No deadline, no ticking clock in the background, no one nudging you toward the exit. It's your home, your timeline, your call.
Beeline Equity Now vs selling and downsizing — which makes more sense?
Beeline Equity Now vs a personal loan — what's the difference?
Important considerations
Is selling a slice of my home equity a taxable event?
Will my heirs be affected?
My property is held in a trust — is that okay?
What happens if I pass away before the home is sold?
What if I get divorced?
Can I refinance my mortgage later?
What happens if the home is damaged or destroyed?
What if I change my mind after applying?
Can I get advice before I decide?
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general in nature and should not be considered tax, legal, or financial advice. Please consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.