Opendoor Tests 4.99% Mortgage Rate as Home Acquisitions Climb 12%
Opendoor Technologies shares rose 5% Wednesday after launching a beta 30-year fixed mortgage at 4.99%, undercutting national averages. The program requires no points or fees, aiming to lock buyers into its ecosystem. CEO Kaz Nejatian cautioned the initiative remains experimental: "The product is in beta still. We have a lot to learn."
Weekly home acquisitions jumped 12% per company data, signaling resilience despite housing market headwinds. Analysts note the discounted mortgage rate could pressure margins, while unsold inventory remains a concern. The stock move reflects speculative optimism about Opendoor's vertical integration strategy.