Homeward, an Austin-based real estate financing technology company, announced on October 1, 2026 that it has raised US$120 million in Series D equity financing alongside US$330 million in asset-backed debt facilities. The new capital will expand the company's cash offer and bridge financing solutions, enhance the technology powering its integrated home buying and selling platform, and accelerate growth across the 48 contiguous states. The equity round was led by Saluda Grade, an alternative investment firm specializing in asset-backed credit.
Investor Support and Growth Ambitions
The Series D round includes participation from Continental General Insurance Company, Citi Ventures, Magnetar, Harmony Partners, Norwest, Adams Street Partners, LiveOak Ventures, Parker89, Era Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, and others. The US$330 million asset-backed debt facility will be used to fund more home transactions and support Homeward's national operating scale. Ryan Craft, founder and CEO of Saluda Grade, said the firm is pleased to support the team and enthusiastic about the opportunity this asset class presents.
Three Cash-Backed Financing Products
Homeward offers three core products designed to remove friction from residential transactions. Buy Before You Sell lets homeowners purchase their next home before selling their current one through short-term bridge financing and a guaranteed backup offer. Cash Offer provides the speed and certainty of a cash sale while allowing sellers to participate in upside when the home is later resold, and Buy with Cash enables buyers to make competitive cash-backed offers and then refinance into a traditional mortgage after closing.
A Response to Slower Housing Timelines
The announcement arrives as many homeowners face longer sale timelines, making it harder to move and keeping transactions in limbo. Homeward's financing solutions remove home-sale contingencies, provide fast access to home equity, and strengthen purchasing power in a market where homes can take longer to sell. Tim Heyl, founder and CEO of Homeward, said the investment will help agents win more business, deliver a better client experience, and close more deals.
Agent Adoption and Broker Feedback
Since its founding, Homeward has partnered with more than 25,000 agents and facilitated over US$4 billion in residential real estate transactions. Chris Marti, CEO of NuMouve at Keller Williams, said Homeward gives his clients a guaranteed solution that keeps deals moving. Andrew Franklin, CEO of the Franklin Team at eXp Realty, added that his team has completed dozens of transactions with Homeward because the cash offer and bridge financing solutions give agents flexibility to solve problems and achieve their goals.
Integrated Technology and Services
Homeward's technology platform brings together Homeward Mortgage and Homeward Title services into an integrated experience for agents and their clients. By connecting every stage of the transaction, the company helps streamline the home buying and selling process while giving buyers, sellers, and agents greater visibility and confidence from offer through closing. The company also emphasizes that guidance and expertise from trusted real estate agents will always be at the center of every successful home transaction.
The new equity and debt capital strengthen Homeward's ability to scale its cash-backed real estate financing model across the United States. The company's approach focuses on reducing contingencies, unlocking home equity, and supporting real estate professionals as they navigate a challenging housing market. With this Series D round and the expanded asset-backed facility, Homeward is positioned to broaden its national footprint, invest in platform enhancements, and deepen its role in residential transactions.