Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
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.
If you want to tap into the equity built up in your home, home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are two of the most popular, widely-known options available. You’ve probably also wondered, what exactly are the differences between them?
You’ve probably heard of home equity loans, and have a general idea of what they are. But if you’re looking for a way to access your growing home equity and considering your options, a “general idea” isn’t going to cut it.
It’s no secret that Americans are sitting on an enormous amount of home equity (nearly $30 trillion!) But sitting is a passive act; you may be wondering whether there’s a way you could make your equity actively work for you.
A cash-out refinance is a mortgage refinancing solution that allows homeowners to replace their existing mortgage with a new one–usually at a higher loan amount–and receive the difference between the two loans in cash.
You’ve probably heard it’s good to build equity in your home. But what is home equity, exactly? How can you calculate the equity you have in your home? What can you even use that home equity to do?
Many homeowners don't think about their home as part of their portfolio. But in many cases, it's not just part – it's the whole portfolio. But is that wise?
Welcome to Unison. We believe that with a partner in home ownership, you can go further than you can alone. Together, you can.
Unison agreements are structured as option contracts, which allows you to sell us a future option for cash today. But it's important to learn about option contracts and understand the details.
Short answer? Yes! A HELOC is not necessarily a bad thing, and can be right for people in a certain situation. But it's important to know that there are alternatives out there.
Housing is a huge market, but it's difficult for investors to put their money in homes without owning them outright. Learn more about how co-investments help bridge the gap.
A HELOC may be an affordable and convenient way to access a line of credit. But it’s not the right solution for everyone. We'll explain how a HELOC works and how to know if it’s right for you.
