Saluda Grade leads the investment; the funds will be used to expand Homeward's real estate technology finance solutions and platform
Austin, Texas, October 1, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Homeward, known for its cash-backed real estate financing solutions, announced today that it has secured $120 million in equity financing, as well as a $330 million in asset-backed debt financing.
The company stated that this new funding will be used to expand its cash bidding and bridge financing solutions, enhance the technical capabilities behind its integrated housing buying and selling platform, and accelerate its national expansion across the 48 contiguous states of the United States.
According to Homeward, over 2 million licensed real estate professionals provide guidance on home transactions for both buyers and sellers each year. In the current market environment, it may take even longer to sell a house, which makes it more difficult for homeowners to move at the desired time and also harder for agents to facilitate the transaction smoothly. Homeward states that its technology-driven financing solutions can help eliminate conditions attached to home sales, enable clients to obtain their net home value more quickly, and enhance their ability to afford a purchase, thereby addressing these challenges.
Homeward Founder and CEO Tim Heyl stated: "The guidance and professional expertise of trusted real estate agents will always be at the core of every successful property transaction. As we are also agents ourselves, we created Homeward to help our peers solve the real problems that their clients face every day. This investment allows us to expand our cash offers and bridge financing solutions, helping agents win more business, provide a better client experience, and complete more transactions."
This $120 million Series D financing was led by Saluda Grade, an alternative investment firm specializing in asset-backed credit. Other participants included Continental General Insurance Company, Citi Ventures, Magnetar, Harmony Partners, Norwest, Adams Street Partners, LiveOak Ventures, Parker89, Era Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, and others. The company stated that this financing is built on the differentiated approach of Homeward, which features a seamless buying and selling experience. The $330 million in asset-backed debt financing will be used to support more home transactions.
Saluda Grade Founder and CEO Ryan Craft stated: “Homeward is committed to solving a financing issue that arises at critical moments for homeowners and their agents. We believe that Tim and its management team have extensive experience in this market and have made commendable progress in verifying their business model. We are delighted to support this outstanding team and are also excited about the opportunities that this asset class brings.”
Homeward provides a range of cash quotes and bridging financing solutions:
- Buy Before You SellBy providing short-term bridging financing and guaranteed backup quotes, homeowners are enabled to purchase their next home before selling their current one, thereby eliminating the transaction condition that is contingent on selling the existing property.
- Cash OfferProvide homeowners with the speed and certainty of a cash sale, while allowing them to share in the increased profits when the property is resold in the future.
- Buy with CashTo enable buyers to make more competitive cash-backed offers and then refinance into traditional mortgage loans after the transaction is completed.
The CEO of Franklin Team, under eXp and Realty, Andrew Franklin stated: "Every transaction faces different challenges. We have completed dozens of transactions with Homeward because their cash quotes and bridging financing solutions provide our brokers with greater flexibility in solving problems, maintaining the progress of transactions, and ultimately achieving our goals."
Homeward indicates that its technical platform will also integrate Homeward Mortgage and Homeward Title services into a unified experience, targeting brokers and their clients. By connecting every stage of the transaction, Homeward claims that this will help simplify the home buying and selling process and provide buyers, sellers, and brokers with greater visibility and certainty from bidding to closing.
The CEO of NuMouve, which is under Keller Williams, Chris Marti, stated: "In this slowly progressing market, our clients need to know that they can sell their current properties in a timely manner. Homeward has provided us with a guaranteed solution that allows our transactions to continue smoothly. This is also how we have been able to win listings and gain more referrals."
Homeward indicates that since its establishment, the company has collaborated with over 25,000 brokers, facilitating residential real estate transactions worth more than $4 billion.
About Homeward
Homeward indicates that the company helps real estate professionals better serve their clients and expand their business through integrated solutions for home purchasing, financing, mortgages, and property rights services. Homeward claims that these solutions can assist buyers in making more competitive offers, eliminate common transaction obstacles, and provide greater certainty for both parties throughout the home buying and selling process. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and its services cover multiple markets across the United States.
Important Information:
The statements above reflect the experiences of some Homeward business partners, and individual experiences may vary. The company indicates that no compensation was received for these testimonials. Statements regarding expected growth, expansion plans, product advantages, and future business performance are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions. Due to market conditions, regulatory developments, economic factors, and other risks, actual results may differ significantly. The financing products of Homeward must meet qualification requirements, underwriting standards, as well as related terms and conditions. The investment portfolio projects mentioned in the text are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as guaranteed to be profitable.
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