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News Abstract
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
July 28, 2026
Next Generation Trust Company has entered into a partnership with Stairway Invest LLC to provide self-directed IRA holders access to Stairway Loan Accounts (SLAs). This collaboration aims to offer accredited investors a new avenue for portfolio diversification.
The SLA product provides a personally guaranteed 8 percent annual return. Funds deposited into these accounts are utilized for global real estate projects and renewable energy initiatives, with a primary focus on affordable housing developments.
Investors maintain liquidity, as they can withdraw both principal and accumulated interest at any time to return funds to their self-directed IRA. The program is specifically tailored for those who manage their own retirement portfolios through Next Generation.
Self-directed IRAs are increasingly favored by investors looking to move beyond traditional stocks and bonds. By allowing individuals to hold alternative assets like private debt, real estate, and energy projects, these accounts offer greater control over retirement planning.
The shift reflects a broader market trend where investors seek yield-generating products that offer stability alongside traditional market volatility. As global real estate markets remain a top choice for alternative asset allocation, partnerships between custodians and specialized debt funds are becoming more common to simplify the administrative burden for individual investors.