MortgageFi: Revolutionizing Digital Asset Lending and Borrowing

Executive Summary

MortgageFi is a groundbreaking undercollateralized protocol that reimagines lending and borrowing for the digital age. By combining the familiar concept of mortgages with innovative on-chain economics, MortgageFi offers unparalleled opportunities for borrowers, lenders, and crypto projects alike. This white paper outlines the key features and benefits of MortgageFi, demonstrating its potential to reshape the landscape of digital asset finance.

1. Introduction

The digital asset space has seen explosive growth, yet it lacks accessible, long-term financing options. MortgageFi bridges this gap by offering a unique lending and borrowing platform that caters to both crypto enthusiasts and newcomers to the space.

2. Core Features

2.1 Loans Reimagined

Under-collateralized loans with as little as 2% deposit

Loan terms ranging from 1 to 30 years

Fixed-price borrowing to hedge against future price increases

USD-denominated repayments for stability

Any ERC20 token eligible as a borrowable asset

2.2 Dual Strategy Approach for Borrowers

Long-term strategy

Secure a stack of favorite tokens at today's prices

Ideal for regular wage earners looking to build long-term crypto holdings

Repayments become relatively easier over time due to wage increases and inflation

Short-term strategy

Optional strategy for borrowers to exit loans early

1% early repayment fee

Potential for profits if asset prices increase significantly

2.3 High-Yield Opportunities for Liquidity Providers

Earn up to 30% APY from loan repayment fees

Additional yield boosts from early repayment fees

Automatic yield accrual through rebasing mechanism

Priority redemptions for liquidity providers

2.4 Token Sink Mechanism

Create long-term token lockups (up to 30 years)

Enhance token utility and demand

Strengthen community engagement

3. How It Works:

  1. Borrowing:

Choose an ERC20 token you want to acquire.

Deposit a small percentage (as low as 2%) of the total value you wish to borrow.

Receive the full amount of tokens you've borrowed, released to you when the loan term ends.

Make fixed USD-value payments over your chosen loan term (up to 30 years).

  1. Earning:

Deposit stablecoins into a MortgageFi vault.

Receive vault tokens that automatically increase in value as borrowers make repayments.

Earn additional yields from early repayment fees when borrowers exit loans early.

Withdraw your original deposit plus earned interest at any time.

  1. Token Projects:

Partner with MortgageFi to create a dedicated vault for your token.

Your community can borrow your token, creating long-term demand.

As borrowers repay loans, a portion of your tokens gets locked up, potentially for decades.

  1. System Balance:

Borrower repayments in USD stablecoins go to the earning vault.

If a borrower defaults, their collateral and previous payments cover the loss.

The system automatically adjusts interest rates based on demand to maintain equilibrium.

 
4. Benefits for Stakeholders

4.1 For Borrowers

Access under-collateralized loans without credit checks

Protect against future price volatility

Build long-term crypto holdings with manageable payments

Flexibility to choose between long-term holding and short-term strategies

4.2 For Liquidity Providers

Earn high yields with reduced risk compared to traditional liquidity pools

Benefit from both steady income and potential yield boosts

Passive income without manual claims

Diversification across different asset vaults

4.3 For Crypto Projects

Create a "token sink" to manage circulating supply

Enhance community loyalty and engagement

Integrate MortgageFi vaults into tokenomics and governance strategies

4.4 For the Broader Crypto Ecosystem

Lower barrier to entry for mainstream users

Promote long-term holding and reduced market volatility

Create new use cases for digital assets as "digital homes"

Foster innovation in on-chain lending and borrowing models

5. Technical Overview

Smart contract architecture ensuring security and efficiency

No oracle dependency, minimizing external risks

No systemic risks outside of those intrinsic to ERC20 tokens

Rebasing mechanism for automatic yield distribution

NFT representation of loans for transferability

Compatible with all EVM chains, with low technical barriers to entry

6. Risk Management

Automatic handling of defaults to protect the protocol

Overcollateralization of lending pools

Regular audits and security measures

7. Roadmap

Immediate launch on Base and Ethereum chains

Expansion to additional EVM-compatible chains

Implementation of a points reward system for loan referrers and liquidity providers

‘Short’ version of MortgageFi to be released to take advantage of bear market

Integrated support for undercollateralized NFT and tokenized RWA purchases

8. Unique Selling Points

No oracle dependency, enhancing security and reducing external risks

Compatibility with any ERC20 token as a borrowable asset

Low technical barriers for integration with any EVM-compatible chain

No native MortgageFi token, focusing on utility and adoption rather than tokenomics

9. Conclusion

MortgageFi represents a paradigm shift in digital asset finance. By offering innovative lending solutions, high-yield opportunities, and strategic advantages for crypto projects, MortgageFi is positioned to become a cornerstone of the onchain economy. With its unique features, broad compatibility, and focus on security and accessibility, MortgageFi is set to revolutionize how we interact with digital assets in the long term.