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BOXABL and Warp Speed Holdings Join Forces

In an exciting development for the modular housing sector, BOXABL Inc. has announced a letter of intent to establish a joint mortgage lending venture with Warp Speed Holdings. This collaborative initiative is set to provide a fundamental shift in the financing landscape for factory-built homes, aiming to address the critical obstacles that buyers face when securing financing.

Understanding the Current Challenges

Purchasing factory-built and modular homes often presents buyers with significant financial hurdles. Traditional mortgage programs tend to be tailored to site-built homes, failing to accommodate the specific needs of consumers interested in asset opportunities such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or modular production phases. Recent surveys have underscored these challenges: a substantial 58% of homeowners in Los Angeles County reported that obtaining financing was a primary barrier to constructing an ADU.

Notably, many rely on refinancing or cash to afford these innovative housing solutions, with a staggering 73% using refinancing options. Such statistics signal an urgent need for financing programs specifically designed for modular homes to facilitate a smoother purchasing experience.

The Proposed Joint Venture

The proposed partnership between BOXABL and Warp Speed Holdings seeks to tackle these challenges head-on. With Warp Speed’s rich background in mortgage origination and asset management—boasting over $2 billion in assets—the venture aims to enhance the purchasing process by integrating financing solutions directly into BOXABL's operations.

Upon finalization, the initiative promises:

• - A variety of construction loan options tailored to suit specific needs and locations.
• - Early access to financing information, helping buyers understand their borrowing capabilities and financing options before making a purchase.
• - Customized loan structures, including construction-to-permanent loans that cover the entire cycle from land acquisition to installation.
• - Integrated rate buydowns for potential buyers.
• - Financing solutions for various customers, including homeowners wanting to add ADUs, investors and developers aiming to build primary residences.

Future Prospects

By facilitating easier access to financing, this move is anticipated to convert more prospective buyers into qualified purchasers, ultimately boosting home sales for BOXABL. This venture complements BOXABL's overarching strategy of vertical integration, which the company has been steadfast in advancing through recent mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Galiano Tiramani, BOXABL’s co-founder and co-CEO, stated, “Financing can be one of the hardest parts of buying a factory-built home, and we want to make it as simple as building one.” This declaration reflects the company's commitment to streamlining the consumer experience in modular home purchasing.

As a next step, BOXABL is looking to formalize the joint venture with Warp Speed Holdings, aiming for a detailed announcement about the venture's structure, offerings, and deployment strategy in the coming weeks. Targeted for a launch in early 2027, the initiative is expected to initially focus on integrating financing options within the BOXABL purchasing process.

About BOXABL

Founded in 2017, BOXABL has made significant strides in transforming the housing sector using advanced technology, raising over $230 million from more than 50,000 investors. The company's flagship model, the Casita, is a 361-square-foot studio unit that can be assembled on-site in less than an hour, epitomizing efficiency and affordability in housing. The firm is also expanding its product line to include stackable and connectable units, broadening its appeal in the competitive housing market.

With the anticipated collaboration with Warp Speed Holdings, BOXABL is poised to not only enhance accessibility to their innovative housing solutions but also to redefine the modular housing financing landscape altogether. This development is a promising indication of the future of home financing, where transparency and simplicity take precedence over complex bureaucratic hurdles.