U.S. lender Newrez to factor digital-asset holdings into loan underwriting

Uk Jin

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U.S. specialized lender Newrez said it will allow digital assets such as Bitcoin to be included in mortgage loan underwriting criteria.
Newrez said it will enable customers in the U.S. to have digital assets reflected in mortgage eligibility assessments without liquidating them.
The plan is expected to take effect from February.

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U.S. specialized lender Newrez will allow holdings of digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) to be recognized in mortgage loan underwriting.

According to digital-asset news outlet Cointelegraph on the 16th (KST), Newrez announced it will enable customers in the U.S. to have their digital assets counted in mortgage eligibility assessments even without liquidating them. The plan is expected to take effect from February.