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Tips to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Are you looking to boost your credit score? It might be easier and more straightforward than you think! In this post, we’ll lay out some steps you can take to achieve your goal.

Home Equity

How to Calculate Home Equity

Understanding your home equity percentage empowers you to make informed financial decisions, manage debt effectively, and build wealth over time. This information is integral to assessing your overall financial position and net worth.

Home Equity

2024 Unison Home Equity Report

The 2024 housing market has demonstrated significant growth and resilience, overcoming headwinds from high interest rates to achieve a remarkable surge in home equity.

Home Equity

Forbes Council: "7 Ways to Tap Into Your Home's Equity"

Our Chief Investment Officer, Matt O’Hara, recently published an article as a member of Forbes Finance Council. Read "7 Ways to Tap Into Your Home's Equity" today.

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Home Equity

Potential Downsides of a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a convenient way to use your home equity as a cash source during retirement, but there are some downsides to a reverse mortgage.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary, independent residential unit located on the same lot as a primary home.

Renovations & Remodeling

Renovations are on the Rise, and With Them, ADUs

Renovations surged during the peak of COVID, when we were all stuck at home. Then high rates introduced a bit of a slump. Now? They're on the rise again.

Financial Health

Report on Credit Card Debt

According to the Federal Reserve, 82% of adults in the United States had at least one credit card in 2022. But, credit card debt is almost as pervasive as its use. Read our report on the state of credit card debt in the U.S.

Homeownership

How to Pay for Home Improvements

Need to take out a loan for home renovations? From home improvement loans to HELOCs, here are nine of the best ways to finance home improvements & repairs, including Unison’s Equity Sharing Home Loan.

Home Equity

Alternative Ways to Access your Home Equity

You don't have to sell your home to harvest your equity. Learn more about the alternative ways to tap into your equity, from HELOCs to Unison's Equity Sharing Home Loan, among others.

Home Equity

Ways to Use Home Equity for Retirement Income

If you've been paying off your mortgage for years, you can use your home's built-in value to help fund your retirement.

Home Equity

7 Ways to Use Home Equity to Build Wealth

Homeownership allows you to build equity over time both as you pay down your mortgage, and property values appreciate. This equity contributes to your overall net worth; it’s a valuable asset.

Home Equity

Home Equity Alternatives to a Cash-Out Refinance

Cash-out refinancing can be a good option for homeowners who need quick access to funds, but it's not the right move for everyone. Fortunately, there are other options available to you.