Common uses and applications of financial indexes include: benchmarking the performance of investment portfolios and strategies; providing the basis for index mutual funds, ETFs, and other index-linked investment products that track specific indexes; gauging investor sentiment and risk appetite based on index performance; analyzing asset allocation decisions by comparing different market segments; developing data-driven risk management strategies and analytical models; informing economic and financial analysis of markets and economies; and more.

Indexes 101

What are the main uses and applications of indexes?

An index is a statistical measure that tracks changes in the value of a specific group of securities, commodities, or other assets over time.  Indexes provide standardized benchmarks that investors, analysts, and researchers utilize to gauge performance trends in particular markets or market segments.  Major global indexes include the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones Industrial Average for equities, and the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index for fixed income.

What is an index?

In the event you are entitled to a Payout, we will contact you using the information you provided at the onset of the Contract.  We'll then initiate our secure process to gather the required bank account details from you in order to facilitate an ACH transfer of funds.  Rest assured, all sensitive data is managed in strict accordance with our [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy), and is solely utilized for the purpose of executing the Payout process.

For more details about these terms, you can refer to the respective FAQs:  "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)", and "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)".

Receiving a Payout

If I am owed a Payout, how will you obtain my bank account information for transfer of funds?

Yes, you can. If you're the initial Contract Holder, you have the ability to transfer the Contract to any new owner of the Property.  However, you must notify REZITRADE in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the Property changing hands.  Please note that a Contract can only be transferred once during its Term.

To request a transfer, you can reach out to us at [support@rezitrade.com](mailto:support@rezitrade.com). 

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Contract Holder?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-holder)", "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", "[What is the Property?](/faqs/what-is-the-property)", and "[What is the Term?](/faqs/what-is-the-term)".

Ongoing Contract Details

Can I transfer my Home Price Protection Contract to the new owner of the Property?

Yes, there is an option for cancellation.  You can choose to cancel your Contract within five (5) business days of the Effective Date.  To do so, you must send a written termination notice to REZITRADE within this timeframe.  Upon successful cancellation within the specified period, you'll receive a full refund of the Contract Price.  However, once this five-business-day period has passed, please note that the Contract Price becomes non-refundable.

To request a cancellation, you can reach out to us at [support@rezitrade.com](mailto:support@rezitrade.com). 

For more details about these terms, you can refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", "[What is the Effective Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-effective-date)", and "[What is the Contract Price?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-price)".

Purchasing Price Protection

Can I cancel my Home Price Protection and obtain a refund?

By purchasing Home Price Protection, you're entering into a real-estate option contract.  The Contract gives you the right to receive a cash payout from REZITRADE if the Ending Indicative Property Value on the Expiration Date falls below the agreed upon Property Value Trigger.  To be eligible for this Payout, you need to be the owner of the Property in the specified Market as per the terms of the Contract.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", "[What is the Ending Indicative Property Value?](/faqs/what-is-the-ending-indicative-property-value)", "[What is the Expiration Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-expiration-date)", "[What is the Property Value Trigger?](/faqs/what-is-the-property-value-trigger)", "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)", and "[What is the Market?](/faqs/what-is-the-market)".

When I buy Home Price Protection, what am I actually purchasing?

Eligibility for a Payout under your Contract is determined on the Expiration Date.  Your Payout will be made and deposited via ACH transfer to your external bank account within 30 days, if you are eligible.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs:  "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)", "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", and "[What is the Expiration Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-expiration-date)".



When is a Payout made?

Home Price Protection doesn't fluctuate in value.  Its worth is established by the possibility of a future cash distribution, capped at the Maximum Payout you selected at purchase.  The purpose of Home Price Protection is to offer a mechanism of protection against declines in the residential real estate market.  If, at the Expiration Date, the Ending Indicative Property Value falls below the Property Value Trigger, you are entitled to a Payout.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Maximum Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-maximum-payout)", "[What is the Expiration Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-expiration-date)", "[What is the Ending Indicative Property Value?](/faqs/what-is-the-ending-indicative-property-value)", "[What is the Property Value Trigger?](/faqs/what-is-the-property-value-trigger)", and "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)".


Will my Home Price Protection Contract increase or decrease in value?

It's simple.  We track housing prices in your Market.  If home prices in your market decline below the a certain threshold, set at the time of your purchase, you receive a Payout.  A Payout is designed to offset the potential decline in value of your home.  You don’t have to file a claim or sell your home in order to receive a cash distribution.  Once you receive a Payout that money is yours.  There are no clawbacks should home prices in your market rise in the future.

See:  [Introduction to Home Price Protection](/?dialog=home-page%3Ahow-it-works-video)

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Market?](/faqs/what-is-the-market)", and "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)".


Introduction to Price Protection

How does Home Price Protection work, when might I benefit, and how do I receive a Payout?

REZITRADE will send you email updates on the performance of your Market and Index on a periodic basis.  Additionally, for more timely updates, you can visit our [website's](/the-index) Market overview pages, which are updated monthly.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Market?](/faqs/what-is-the-market)", and "[What is the Index?](/faqs/what-is-the-index)".

Notifications

What kind of updates will I receive about my Market?

REZITRADE will send you email updates on your Home Price Protection on a periodic basis.  This may include Market and Index updates, as well as notifications when a Payout is due to be made to you.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Market?](/faqs/what-is-the-market)", "[What is the Index?](/faqs/what-is-the-index)", and "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)".

Following my Home Price Protection purchase, what kind of updates will I receive?

Home Price Protection is useful for anyone who wants to protect the value of their residential property, whether they are a new homebuyer or existing homeowner.  It's simple to buy, and your purchase can be tailored to your specific requirements.

See:  [Introduction to Home Price Protection](/?dialog=home-page%3Ahow-it-works-video)


Who should consider making a Home Price Protection purchase?

All fees and costs associated with Home Price Protection, including platform and management expenses, tax and audit fees, are incorporated into the Contract Price.  This means the Contract Holder does not have to pay any additional fees beyond the initial Contract Price, unless they choose to renew the Contract.

For more details about these terms, you can refer to the respective FAQs:  "[What is the Contract Price?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-price)", and "[What is the Contract Holder?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-holder)".

What are the fees for Home Price Protection?

No, there are no ongoing management fees associated with your Contract.  The Contract Price, established at the time of purchase, represents the only payment required from the Contract Holder during the initial term.  No additional or subsequent fees are incurred to maintain the Contract, unless the Contract is renewed for an additional term.

For more details about these terms, you can refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", "[What is the Contract Price?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-price)", and "[What is the Contract Holder?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-holder)".

Are there ongoing management fees for Home Price Protection?

No, receiving a Payout under the Contract does not necessitate the sale of your Property.  Additionally, there is no requirement to file any claims.  Upon the determination of a Payout, it becomes yours unconditionally, with no links to any future circumstances.  Importantly, even if your Market subsequently experiences an upturn in real estate values, there are no provisions for clawbacks of the Payout.

For more details about these terms, you can refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)", "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", "[What is the Property?](/faqs/what-is-the-property)", and "[What is the Market?](/faqs/what-is-the-market)".

Do I need to sell my home to receive a Payout?

Once the eligibility for a Payout has been confirmed after the Expiration Date, and the Payout has been processed, you will receive an email notification from us.  This email will confirm the completion of the Payout process and the transfer of funds to your designated external bank account.  This notification will typically be sent within 30 days following the Expiration Date.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs: "[What is the Expiration Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-expiration-date)", and "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)".


When and how will I receive notification that a Payout has been made?

Payout eligibility is assessed on your Contract's Expiration Date.  If Contract conditions qualify the Contract Holder for a Payout, the funds will be transferred to the Contract Holder's designated external bank account via ACH within 30 days following the Expiration Date.

For more information about these terms, please refer to the respective FAQs:  "[What is the Payout?](/faqs/what-is-the-payout)", "[What is the Expiration Date?](/faqs/what-is-the-expiration-date)", "[What is the Contract?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract)", and "[What is the Contract Holder?](/faqs/what-is-the-contract-holder)".

How often can I receive a Payout?

A home price index (HPI) statistically tracks changes in residential property values over time across homes in a specific region, metropolitan area, or nationally. HPIs serve as benchmarks for measuring the performance of local housing markets, analogous to how stock indexes such as the S&P 500 benchmark equity markets. REZITRADE Home Price Indexes provide an accurate measure of changes in residential property values. Like stock indexes, HPIs can underpin housing-linked products and solutions.

What is a home price index (HPI)?

While all major home price indexes aim to track housing valuations, they differ significantly in their construction approaches.  Key differences include: median sales price vs. repeat sales models; breadth of property types and transactions covered; algorithm complexity ranging from simple medians to complex hedonic regression; ability to control for property attributes like size, age, renovations; treatment of new construction; level of segmentation and stratification; transparency of methodology; frequency and policy of historical revisions; and other factors.

What are some key differences between home price index methodologies?

Major methodologies used to construct home price indexes include: median sales price approaches based on arms-length transactions; repeat sales models tracking appreciation of individual properties; and hedonic models accounting for property attributes.  Index composition varies based on factors like specific property types included (e.g. single-family homes, condos, new construction), geographical coverage, types of transactions incorporated, weighting schemes, and segmentation methods.  Sophisticated statistical techniques are utilized to process raw housing transaction data and derive final index values.


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