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Home Equity Agreement Program

Home Equity, Planned Like the Asset It Is

A Home Equity Agreement converts part of your home’s future value into funds you can use today, with settlement deferred until sale, refinance, or term end.

You'll continue with Barastone, who conducts the property review and approves the investment. No obligation.

$0
Monthly Payments*
Yours
Ownership and Control
2 min
Eligibility Check
* No monthly payments during the Investment Period. A Final Settlement Amount based on your home's value at that time is due at the end of the Investment Period or upon sale or refinance. In a high-appreciation scenario, this amount may substantially exceed the investment proceeds received. A security interest is recorded against the property until the agreement is settled.

How It Works

A transparent process from eligibility check to funding, with settlement deferred until sale, refinance, or the end of the term.

1

Check Eligibility

Answer a few questions about your property and home equity position. The initial check takes about two minutes.

2

Review Your Offer

Receive a detailed offer outlining your advance amount, Investment Period, and Settlement Multiplier.

3

Close and Fund

Complete the agreement and receive your funds. A security interest is recorded against the property.

4

Settle Later

Settle the agreement by paying the Final Settlement Amount when you sell, refinance, or the term ends.

About Keystone Insurance Group

We work with verified Home Equity Agreement capital providers to give homeowners a transparent path to the value in their homes.

Every agreement comes with plain-language disclosures, illustrative cost scenarios, and a homeowner protection cap. We encourage independent legal and financial advice before signing.

30 yr
Maximum Investment Period
20%
Annualized Protection Cap
2 min
Eligibility Check
100%
Digital Process

Where an HEA Can Fit a Plan

No Monthly Payments

A Final Settlement Amount based on your home's value at that time is due at the end of the Investment Period or upon sale or refinance. In a high-appreciation scenario, this amount may substantially exceed the investment proceeds received. You settle when you sell, refinance, or the term ends.

Defined Terms Up Front

The advance amount, Investment Period, and Settlement Multiplier are set out in the offer, with illustrative scenarios of the settlement amount.

Keep Full Ownership

You retain full ownership and control of your home. You make all decisions about the property and remain responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

Homeowner Protection Cap

The maximum cost is subject to a homeowner protection cap of no more than 20% annualized, regardless of future home value.

Understand the Agreement Before You Apply

Settlement Obligation

There are no monthly payments during the Investment Period. A Final Settlement Amount based on your home's value at that time is due at the end of the Investment Period or upon sale or refinance. In a high-appreciation scenario, this amount may substantially exceed the investment proceeds received.

Security Interest

A security interest is recorded against your property to secure the agreement. It remains in place until settlement and may affect your ability to refinance.

Cost Depends on Home Value

The total settlement amount is calculated using the Settlement Multiplier applied to your home's value at settlement. To protect homeowners, the maximum cost is subject to a homeowner protection cap of no more than 20% annualized, regardless of future home value.

This is a Home Equity Agreement (HEA) — an option purchase agreement in which Barastone makes an upfront payment to you in exchange for a contractual right to a percentage of your home's value at settlement, calculated using the Settlement Multiplier in your Agreement. You retain ownership and title to your home. Repayment is deferred until the home sells, is refinanced, or the term ends. There are no monthly payments. A Final Settlement Amount based on your home's value at that time is due at the end of the Investment Period or upon sale or refinance. In a high-appreciation scenario, this amount may substantially exceed the investment proceeds received. The amount owed at settlement depends on your home's value at that time and may be more or less than the amount you received. A lump-sum settlement — including the original advance plus a percentage of the home's total future appraised value — will be due at exit. To protect homeowners, the maximum cost is subject to a homeowner protection cap of no more than 20% annualized, regardless of future home value. A lien will be recorded against your property. This product may not be suitable for all homeowners. You are encouraged to seek independent legal and financial advice before entering into a Home Equity Agreement. Barastone operates through SRET Trust series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Home Equity Agreement?

A Home Equity Agreement (HEA) is structured as a purchase of a partial interest in the future value of your home. You receive an upfront payment today in exchange for a contractual right to a percentage of your home’s value at settlement, calculated using the Settlement Multiplier in your Agreement. You retain full ownership and control of your home. A Final Settlement Amount is due at the end of the Investment Period or upon sale or refinance.

How is this different from a HELOC or home equity loan?

A HELOC or home equity loan charges interest and requires a fixed monthly repayment schedule. With a Home Equity Agreement, repayment is deferred: you settle the agreement by paying the Final Settlement Amount, calculated using the Settlement Multiplier applied to your home’s fair market value at that time. The effective cost in high-appreciation markets may exceed a comparable HELOC or home equity loan, so compare both structures for your situation.

How and when do I settle the agreement?

Settlement occurs when you sell your home, refinance, or the Investment Period ends. You settle by paying the Final Settlement Amount, calculated using the Settlement Multiplier applied to your home’s fair market value at that time. To protect homeowners, the maximum cost is subject to a homeowner protection cap of no more than 20% annualized.

What happens at the end of the term if I have not sold or refinanced?

The Final Settlement Amount becomes due at the end of the Investment Period. Homeowners typically settle through savings, a refinance, or the sale of the home. Plan for this obligation before entering an agreement, and consider consulting independent legal and financial advisors.

Am I eligible?

Eligibility is based primarily on your home’s value, location, and your home equity position, along with property and ownership requirements. Each application is evaluated individually. The eligibility check takes about two minutes.

How should I compare the cost to other options?

Review the illustrative scenarios in your offer, which show the settlement amount under different home value outcomes. The effective cost in high-appreciation markets may exceed a comparable HELOC or home equity loan. Consider reviewing the agreement with independent legal, financial, and tax advisors.

See the Numbers for Your Home

The eligibility check takes about two minutes, provides illustrative terms, and does not commit you to an agreement.

See If Your Home Is Eligible

You'll continue with Barastone, who conducts the property review and approves the investment. No obligation.

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