06/03/2026
Senior Counsel Elizabeth Aniskevich explores a significant development in consumer protection law: Maine has become the first state in the nation to pass legislation specifically regulating Home Equity Investment (HEI) contracts.
Marketed as an alternative to traditional loans, these agreements often promise homeowners cash upfront in exchange for a share of their home's future value. But as Elizabeth discusses, the long-term consequences can be far more complex than many consumers realize.
The new law establishes meaningful protections for homeowners and could serve as a roadmap for other states looking to address concerns surrounding these increasingly common financial products.
Read more in Elizabeth's latest blog.