Buy with Cryptocurrency
Turn your cryptocurrency into REAL ESTATE.
Buying a Home with Digital Dollars is Now a REAL Possibility!
The popularity of Cryptocurrency keeps growing and so does its volatility. But now you can turn those digital dollars into REAL estate and reap the benefits of a diversified portfolio.
Investing in real estate may provide you:
A steady source of rental income or a place to call home
Long term financial security
Capital assets that appreciate over time
A hedge against inflation
Tax breaks only owning real estate can give you
A way to build equity and wealth
You can now use ForumPay® as a third-party Crypto convertor, or any other third-party Crypto converter, to buy real estate. If you select ForumPay®, you can convert the following Cryptocurrencies:
Altisource® has an affiliated business arrangement with ForumPay®. It does not own or control ForumPay®.
Discover & Buy Real Estate in all 50 States
Buying real estate virtually can be a daunting experience. However, when you work with one of our market experts, they’ll make the process easy by:
Providing you with market, rental, and property data that can help you identify ideal investment opportunities.
Helping you bid or place competitive offers on properties.
Helping you with the contract and closing process.
Helping you coordinate your earnest money deposit, down payment or full payment on the ForumPay® Platform or with the Crypto converter of your choice.
This is a prime opportunity to diversify your investment portfolio or buy your first home or even a vacation home. Get started today! Fill out the form to speak to one of our market experts.
How it Works
Buying a home using Cryptocurrency is now possible.
Search on Equator.com
Start searching for properties that interest you. See a local property for sale that is not listed on Equator.com? No problem! Our market experts can help you with any home for sale.
Talk to an agent
Fill out the form on this page to contact one of our market experts to get started. They'll represent you as your real estate agent every step of the way.
Evaluate market data
Your agent will help you identify your ideal investment opportunity using market, rental, tax, and neighborhood data. Analyze your estimated net and gross yields plus potential monthly income the property could generate.
Place your offer or bid
Your agent will help you with the offer or bidding process making sure you stay competitive so you don’t miss out on a prime opportunity.
Close escrow
Your agent will help you get to the closing table! That includes helping you with closing contracts and walking you through your earnest money deposit and full payment process. To pay using Cryptocurrency, simply follow the payment instructions in the PTS portal that direct you to the ForumPay® website. For a transaction fee, ForumPay® will verify the validity of your funds, convert your Cryptocurrency to USD and then arrange to wire the funds in USD to PTS. Once you’ve completed payment and the necessary paperwork, congratulations…you’ve officially become a property owner using Cryptocurrency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Altisource® has an affiliated business relationship with ForumPay® and Premium Title Services™ ("PTS"). It does not own or control ForumPay®.
Who will handle the Cryptocurrency transaction if this option is selected?
All Equator.com users who select Premium Title Services™ (PTS) as their title and escrow provider may also use ForumPay® to make payments. For a transaction fee, ForumPay® will convert the buyer’s Cryptocurrency to USD at a fixed conversion rate. ForumPay® provides buyers a Cryptocurrency exchange platform, verifies the validity of their funds, converts their Cryptocurrency to USD and then arranges to wire the funds to Premium Title Services™ (PTS).
The exchange and payment services are provided by ForumPay® pursuant to their Terms & Conditions and the buyer assumes all risk of said transactions. Any information the buyer provides on ForumPay’s site is provided to ForumPay® as a third-party and will not be shared with Altisource S.à r.l., Altisource Online Auction, Inc. or any of their business entities. Altisource S.à r.l., Altisource Online Auction, Inc. and their business entities, such as Equator® and Premium Title Services™, do not have any ownership, control or operation over ForumPay® and are not responsible for ForumPay’s services or its website.
What Cryptocurrencies can I use to purchase a home?
If a buyer decides to use ForumPay®, the following Cryptocurrency is accepted for conversion by ForumPay®: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and Dash. Cryptocurrency users also have the option to use any other Cryptocurrency exchange provider and then submit payment in USD to PTS via a traditional wire transfer.
Equator® is owned by Altisource® and Altisource® has an affiliated business relationship with ForumPay® and identifies ForumPay® as a third party that can convert Cryptocurrency into USD.
What is required for me to be able to pay with my Cryptocurrency?
You can use Cryptocurrency to purchase any property found on Equator.com or any property you see for sale. To use Cryptocurrency, you’ll need to select a REALHomes Services and Solutions™ (RHSS) agent or an Equator Elite Agent™ to represent you and Premium Title Services™ (PTS) as your title and escrow provider. They have the ability to help you through the home buying process and walk you through the payment process on the ForumPay® platform. All Cryptocurrency users have the option to use any other Cryptocurrency exchange provider and then submit payment in USD via a traditional wire transfer.
Neither Altisource S.à r.l. nor any of its affiliated business entities manage or store any personal information of Cryptocurrency users during the Cryptocurrency exchange process. The exchange and payment services are provided by ForumPay® pursuant to their Terms & Conditions and the buyer assumes all risk of said transactions.
Do I have to use ForumPay®?
You are not required to use ForumPay® as a condition of your purchase of property. There are other providers that offer services similar to ForumPay®. You are free to shop around to determine that you are receiving the best services and the best rates for the services provided by ForumPay®. All Cryptocurrency users have the option to use any exchange provider they choose and then submit payment in USD to PTS via a traditional wire transfer. Exceptions to the use of Cryptocurrency to purchase property may include live “in person” foreclosure sales and online foreclosure properties in the state of Ohio. These foreclosure sales typically require immediate payment at the live-auction event or the use of another title and escrow service provider.
Neither Altisource S.à r.l. nor any of its business entities manage or store any personal information of Cryptocurrency users during the Cryptocurrency exchange process. The exchange and payment services are provided by ForumPay® pursuant to their Terms & Conditions and the buyer assumes all risk of said transactions.
The value of Cryptocurrency fluctuates constantly. How do I know what rate is being used to complete payment?
If a buyer elects to use ForumPay® as a third-party provider or any other Cryptocurrency conversion service provider, the buyer assumes the risk of fluctuating market rates for Cryptocurrency at all times during the transaction. Altisource S.à r.l., Altisource Online Auction, Inc., and their business entities do not provide Cryptocurrency exchange services, are not responsible in any manner for the conversion of Cryptocurrency, and cannot guarantee any exchange rate or conversion rate for Cryptocurrency. All Cryptocurrency users have the option to use any Cryptocurrency exchange provider and exchange their Cryptocurrency at the rate set by that provider.
What happens if I don’t have enough Cryptocurrency to complete my transaction?
Before placing an offer or bid, buyers should verify that they have enough Cryptocurrency and/or traditional funds to complete the purchase of the property. If during the transaction, the Cryptocurrency exchange rate is such that the Cryptocurrency cannot cover the full Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) payment or the purchase price of the property, the buyer can submit the balance of the payment via a traditional wire transfer. When a buyer places an offer or bid on a property, they agree to complete the purchase of the property if their offer or bid is accepted by the Seller. If the Seller agrees to sell the property to the buyer, the buyer must sign a Purchase & Sale Agreement (PSA) and pay an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in the amount designated in the PSA. With respect to properties marketed by Hubzu® on Equator®, the buyer's failure to submit a signed PSA, pay the EMD and/or complete the purchase of the property may result in the Bid Deposit being converted from a hold to a non-refundable charge on the buyer’s credit card. For more information on how the bidding process works on Hubzu® and what a Bid Deposit is, click here. The buyer assumes all risk of the Cryptocurrency market price fluctuations and assumes all responsibilities to complete the purchase of the property where they are the selected bidder regardless of the market rate of their Cryptocurrency.
How do I pay with Cryptocurrency using ForumPay®?
If you’ve selected Premium Title Services™ (PTS) as your title and escrow provider, once you’ve reached the point of providing your Earnest Money Deposit or payment in full, you'll be given the option to select ForumPay® as a third-party Cryptocurrency exchange provider. You’ll be directed to a unique url that takes you to the ForumPay® payment platform where you can complete your Cryptocurrency conversion transaction. For a transaction fee, ForumPay® provides buyers a Cryptocurrency exchange platform, verifies the validity of their funds, converts their Cryptocurrency to USD and then arranges to wire the funds to PTS.
The exchange and payment services are provided by ForumPay® pursuant to their Terms & Conditions and the buyer assumes all risk of said transactions. Any information the buyer provides on ForumPay’s site is provided to ForumPay® as a third-party and will not be shared with Altisource S.à r.l., Altisource Online Auction, Inc. or any of their business entities. Altisource S.à r.l., Altisource Online Auction, Inc. and their business entities, such as Equator® and Premium Title Services™, do not have any ownership, control or operation over ForumPay® and are not responsible for ForumPay’s services or its website.
If my transaction is cancelled, will I receive a refund in Cryptocurrency?
No, cancellations/refunds will be returned in USD and not in Cryptocurrency.
