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The Homeownership Accelerator

Close your down payment gap sooner.

No extra debt, no liens — just the people already invested in you.

A few quick questions about your path home.

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That gap is costing you.

You did everything right. You can afford the monthly payment. You still can't get home.

Closing crunch

Down payment, closing costs,
reserves — they all land together,
whether you're ready or not.
Down payment, closing costs, reserves — they all land together, ready or not.

The rent trap

Rent just enriches your landlord. A ten-year wait = $200,000* or more in lost equity.

Less down, more cost

Putting less down comes at a steep price — $175,000† or more over the life of the loan.

Awkward conversations

Most buyers know their circle wants to help — yet still avoid the conversation entirely.

*Show the math · $200,000

$420,000 home appreciating ~4%/year (below the ~4.3% long-run average): a 10-year delay forgoes about $200,000 in home equity. This is a conservative floor; your actual figures will vary. Illustration only, not financial advice.

Show the math · $175,000 / $2.78

$420,000 home, 30-year fixed: ~5% down (~7.125%) costs about $175,000 more over the loan term than 20% down (~6.50%) — added interest, PMI, and a larger balance; put another way, every dollar you don't put down now costs at least an additional $2.78 later. This is a conservative floor; your actual figures will vary. Illustration only, not financial advice.

But home is closer than you think.

We built HomeSpark around your circle. Each dollar of support is worth $2.78† in lifetime savings
— making circle capital not just the fastest path home, but the most affordable.

How it works

How it works

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Set your goals

Decide how much to raise, then build your circle — your core first, then everyone else already invested in you.

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Rally your circle

They chip in upfront — as a pure gift or as a value-share with a real stake in your home's future. Your choice.

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Get your keys sooner

No monthly payments. No extra debt. Just a home you can afford today and a circle already rooting for you.

Coming to HomeSpark

BetterAngels Circle

Not enough people in your personal network to close the full gap? BetterAngels Circle connects your campaign to mission-aligned investors who believe in homeownership — even if they don't know you personally.

Why it works

Because it already does

1 in 4 first-time buyers already relies on family to bridge the down payment gap. HomeSpark gives that impulse the reach it deserves — a real campaign, a wider circle, and something worth saying yes to.

No monthly payments

You owe no monthly payments to your supporters. If life gets hard, there's no creditor calling — they share in the outcome, not the pressure.

Keep control

You live in the home, make day-to-day decisions, and choose when to sell. This is your home, not a shared investment property.

Fair & transparent

The structure is simple enough that supporters can say yes with confidence — and clear enough that no one has to wonder later.

Win-win-win

We only win when you do — our fee comes from the same value-share your supporters hold. No hidden fees, no costs until your campaign closes.

Run your numbers

See what rallying your circle could unlock.

See what you could unlock

Enter your numbers to see what rallying your circle could unlock.

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Sellback value estimator

Estimate the repurchase amount in a scheduled sellback window, including annual support premium.

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Building for trust

Everything out in the open. Everyone rowing together.

Bank-level security

Your data's protected by 256-bit encryption and is never sold.

SEC-registered portal

You have more than our word. We answer to regulators too.

FDIC-insured escrow

Your money's safe, and comes back if the deal falls through.

Transparent terms

No surprises or hidden fees. You control your home.

Launch features shown above. Today we're collecting feedback—no offers, no funds accepted. If we launch offerings, they'll be hosted on an SEC-registered funding portal with full disclosures.

Is this right for you?

Built for any homebuyer—especially helpful when the down payment gap is the biggest hurdle. We're building this for real people facing real challenges. Does one of these sound like you?

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The Ready Renter

You're pre-approved and ready to buy — but the down payment is out of reach. You've done everything right — that last gap is all that stands between you and the keys.

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The Career Starter

You've got a stable job and good credit, but student loans and rent leave little room to save. The math barely moves — and every year you wait, the finish line drifts further.

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The Growing Family

You're renting with kids and need more space, but can't bridge the gap to your dream home. The kids grow, the walls close in, and the dream slips further away.

AMP — Access Match Program

This one goes to eleven.

Explore how our AMP can electrify your campaign.

Through AMP, HomeSpark may connect your campaign with a matching partner — an organization that contributes additional funds alongside your personal supporters, if your campaign qualifies. See how it works in the campaign preview.

AMP matching is subject to program eligibility and availability. Not guaranteed. Attribution terms vary by program and are disclosed before anyone commits.

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Whether you're a future homebuyer or someone who wants to be part of a campaign, we'd love to hear from you.

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Step 1: Your homebuying journey

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Answer a few quick questions to help us design the supporter experience.

Waitlist only — no money or commitment today. Support can be a gift or (when live) a regulated value-share — options will be shown clearly on each campaign.

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Also by design.

These are our starting design priorities. We'll refine them with your feedback and update this page as we learn.

Design priorities
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A realistic path to cash-to-close when savings are the last barrier.
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Support that feels right: comfortable to give, and to receive.
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More freedom: no monthly payments, no pressure.
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Less confusion, less paperwork: a lighter load when it matters most.
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Trust you can verify: transparent terms, aligned incentives, and safeguards that fit real-world closing flows.
Design safeguards
Plain-English disclosures: clear terms you can read in minutes, not hours.
Relationship-safe support: blind options ease pressure and awkwardness.
Governed exits: sellback at scheduled windows—no surprise demands.
Safe handling of funds: FDIC-insured escrow, disclosed up front.
Privacy-first: never collect more data than needed, never sell yours.
Compliant rails: fully disclosed offerings on an SEC-registered platform.

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Your circle is your trust fund.

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