Bitcoin (BTC-USD) May Soon Count Toward U.S. Home Loans as FHFA Eyes Crypto Amid Housing Crisis
Pulte's June 23 post on X signaled openness to integrating digital assets into the mortgage system; he argued that rethinking collateral requirements could help unlock homeownership, particularly as traditional credit metrics exclude millions of crypto-holding Americans.
Mortgage originations plummeted to near-record lows in 2024 and remain weak in 2025; supply constraints, elevated rates, and investor buying have pushed homeownership out of reach for many. Crypto-backed loansoffered by boutique lenders like Milo and Strikehave remained niche, often focused on second homes or investment properties.
A broader endorsement from the FHFA could reshape that landscape. In 2024, the Federal Housing Administration issued more than $230 billion in single-family loans; if crypto holdings become acceptable collateral, retail investors could gain a powerful new path to homeownership.
Bitcoin advocates argue the asset's transparent custody and liquidity make it ideal for regulated lending. Mitchell Askew of Blockware said Bitcoin's blockchain-based structure is perfect collateral, while CJ Konstantinos of People's Reserve called the move a no brainer to derisk mortgage-backed securities.
Still, experts caution that crypto's volatility presents new risks for lenders and regulators. With 20% of Americans now owning cryptomost with holdings under $50,000any shift to recognize it within federal housing programs would be a major milestone in Bitcoin adoption.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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