HomePerk’s nationwide employer-sponsored down payment assistance program provides an easy-to-implement win-win solution for the employees as an opportunity to purchase a home and for the employers as a recruiting and retention tool
Columbia, MO — August 12, 2025 — HomePerk, a leading fintech innovator helping employees overcome barriers to homeownership, is pleased to announce strategic partnerships with Big Tree Medical and PT Partners, marking the company’s official entry into the healthcare services sector and expanding access to meaningful financial wellness benefits for healthcare professionals nationwide.
Big Tree Medical, a primary care provider delivering virtual healthcare services across the United States with walk-in clinics in Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, and Sedalia, specializes in affordable and accessible concierge medicine for individuals and small businesses. PT Partners, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, serves physical therapy businesses across the country and offers comprehensive ownership options for physical therapists while developing strategic partnerships between independent practitioners, physical therapy facilities, physicians, hospitals, and health systems.
Through these collaborations, employees at both Big Tree Medical and PT Partners across all of their locations will now have access to no-interest financing* through HomePerk for down payment and closing cost assistance — two of the most common challenges in achieving homeownership. This employer-enabled home financing assistance from HomePerk is designed to support eligible healthcare professionals who are essential to their communities yet often face unique challenges in achieving homeownership due to demanding schedules, geographic mobility, and varying compensation structures.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Big Tree Medical and PT Partners to bring this transformative benefit to healthcare professionals,” said Josh Kaplan, founder and CEO at HomePerk. “Healthcare workers are the backbone of our communities, yet they often struggle with homeownership despite their essential role in society. By partnering with forward-thinking healthcare organizations like Big Tree Medical and PT Partners, we’re addressing a critical need while helping these employers attract and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive healthcare market.”
Addressing Healthcare Workforce Stability Through Homeownership
The healthcare industry faces unprecedented challenges with workforce retention and recruitment. Healthcare organizations that prioritize employee satisfaction and comprehensive benefits packages are seeing improved retention rates and stronger community ties. For healthcare professionals, homeownership in the same geographic area as their workplace creates powerful stability benefits that directly impact patient care and organizational success.
Healthcare professionals who achieve homeownership near their workplace experience:
- Reduced commute stress and increased work-life balance, leading to improved job satisfaction and patient care quality
- Greater financial stability, providing peace of mind that translates to better focus on patient care
For healthcare employers, supporting employee homeownership in their service areas creates:
- Significantly reduced recruitment and training costs through improved retention
- Stand out in a competitive job market by offering a unique and valuable benefit
- Stronger community presence as employees become invested community members
The HomePerk solution is a customizable, cost-efficient and ready-to-deploy employer-sponsored program specifically designed to address the unique needs of healthcare professionals. Qualified employees receive financing behind the employee’s primary mortgage, structured to be repayment-friendly over five years and interest-free*. This approach helps turn qualified healthcare renters into confident first-time buyers while addressing the irregular schedules and income patterns common in healthcare careers.
By integrating HomePerk into their employee benefits packages, Big Tree Medical and PT Partners are reinforcing their commitment to long-term financial health, employee retention, and inclusive wealth-building while addressing the specific challenges faced by healthcare professionals in achieving homeownership.
About HomePerk
Headquartered in Columbia, MO, HomePerk is a mission-driven fintech company focused on closing the homeownership gap by delivering employer-sponsored, interest-free financing to help working Americans afford their first home. Offered exclusively through employers as a financial wellness benefit, HomePerk provides access to capital for down payments and closing costs, helping unlock homeownership for employees with strong credit but limited upfront funds. HomePerk customers include EquipmentShare, Big Tree Medical, PT Partners, and MEM. *Learn more at www.myhomeperk.com.
Contact:
Josh Kaplan
Founder and CEO
help@homeperk.com
www.myhomeperk.com