Propy, a real estate firm, is revolutionizing the real estate sector with a new loan option where buyers can pay for the property in cryptocurrency and offer the property as collateral. The real-time loan will be available during Propy’s tokenized sale of a condo in Hawaii on January 29, which is the first tokenized property sale in Hawaii.
This loan is different from typical real estate transactions. It skips the usual 30-day waiting period and allows buyers to complete the process nearly instantly. Buyers will use Bitcoin or Ethereum and the property to collateralize the loan. Buyers can use this option as it offers a 10% interest rate.
Once the loan has been repaid, the purchaser will receive their crypto making this a great option for those who want to hold onto their cryptocurrency. According to the press release, the property on sale is a $250,000 condo unit at 410 Atkinson Drive in Honolulu. It has a good location with beach access and pleasant hotel-like features like a pool, gym, and concierge.
The property is on sale as a tokenized asset, where ownership is digitally represented on the blockchain. This secures all transactions and makes them transparent, and therefore buyers and sellers can have peace of mind. Propy’s platform uses a smart contract-based platform that handles everything, which does away with the need for traditional services such as lawyers, brokers, and title companies.
Buyers are able to do it all online, from inspection report review to bidding, in just minutes. This simple process allows for faster and more convenient buying and buyers are able to avoid additional delays and fees. As a licensed title company in Florida, Colorado, and Arizona, Propy is leading the charge to bring blockchain technology to real estate. According to the CEO, Natalia Karayaneva, “This isn’t just a milestone; it’s a glimpse into the future of real estate.”
