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Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$125.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
EasyKnock provides residential sale-leaseback solutions that allow homeowners to access the equity in their homes without needing a credit score or debt-to-income ratio. The company buys the client's home and leases it back to them, enabling clients to stay in their homes while receiving cash for various financial needs. EasyKnock generates revenue by charging rent to homeowners and benefits from any appreciation in the home's value. If the home appreciates during the lease, the client can choose to sell it and keep the profit. Additionally, EasyKnock covers certain home expenses like taxes and insurance, offering further financial relief. The transaction process is quick, typically taking 4-6 weeks from start to finish. EasyKnock's goal is to provide a flexible alternative to traditional home equity loans, making it easier for homeowners to access cash while remaining in their homes.
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Total Funding
$125.7M
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Industry Average
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Three weeks ago, the state filed suit against EasyKnock in state Superior Court, asserting the company violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock has shut down its operations. “After many years of serving consumers, EasyKnock has closed its doors,” a message on the company’s website states. “We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us to be part of the financial journey of so many. While EasyKnock may no longer be around, arrangements have been made to ensure continued services for our customers.”Founded in 2016, EasyKnock’s business model allowed homeowners to sell their properties to the company but remain as renters while receiving cash for their financial needs. According to Crunchbase data, the startup raised ~$300 million in debt and ~$125 million in equity. Earlier this year,
Launched in 2016 and based in New York City, EasyKnock closed a $3.5 million seed funding round in 2018 that included $100 million in new debt funding from investors including Montage Ventures, Crestar Partners and Blumberg Capital.
They filed suit against EasyKnock in October 2021, declaring that the company had no right to title or ownership, along with violations of the Truth in Lending Act, allegations of fraud and other charges.
The arbitrator dismissed their claims against the company and awarded EasyKnock damages and attorneys' fees for their failure to pay rent under the parties' lease.
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Industries
Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$125.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
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