Core Viewpoint - Newrez, one of the top five mortgage lenders in the U.S., will recognize cryptocurrency assets in mortgage loan approvals, becoming the first among the top 25 mortgage lenders in the country to do so [1] Group 1: Company Initiatives - Newrez plans to launch this product in February 2026, allowing borrowers to use their cryptocurrency assets for asset verification and income calculation without needing to liquidate them [1] - The decision is driven by the rapid growth in the number of cryptocurrency holders and the increasingly clear regulatory environment surrounding digital assets [1]