Rithm Capital Corp. has announced a forward flow agreement with Upgrade, Inc. to acquire $1 billion in home improvement loans. This one-year agreement allows Rithm Capital to manage a high-quality pool of loans, enhancing its asset-based finance platform. Michael Nierenberg, CEO of Rithm Capital, highlighted the growing consumer market for home improvement loans and the company's capability to aid merchants in expanding their reach. Upgrade has facilitated nearly $2 billion in home improvement credit through over 100,000 loans, offering solutions to improve living spaces and energy efficiency. Renaud Laplanche, CEO of Upgrade, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, citing Rithm's investment as a testament to the quality of assets generated through Upgrade's platform.