Hometap Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Legal and Product Hires
Event summary
- Hometap appoints Jesse Silverman as General Counsel and Josh Berg as Chief Product Officer in February 2026.
- Silverman brings regulatory expertise from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and fintech compliance experience.
- Berg joins with a decade of product leadership roles at high-growth tech companies like ResortPass and ezCater.
- Hometap surpassed $2 billion in home equity investments deployed to over 22,000 homeowners in 2025.
The big picture
Hometap's leadership hires underscore its focus on regulatory compliance and product innovation as it scales. The company's $2 billion AUM milestone highlights its growth trajectory, but the competitive fintech space demands continuous adaptation to maintain market position. These appointments signal Hometap's commitment to shaping industry best practices while navigating evolving consumer needs.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Engagement
- How Hometap's new General Counsel will shape its approach to regulatory compliance and industry standards.
- Product Scaling
- Whether Josh Berg can streamline the homeowner experience as Hometap expands its platform.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Hometap can differentiate itself in a competitive home equity financing landscape.
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