Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
If you're planning on putting less than 20% down, you'll likely need to anticipate paying for PMI. But how much of a burden is it? Read this article for some of the common amounts to expect.
Leslie and John weren't sure about their next move – between debt, renovations, and bills. With a home equity sharing agreement from Unison, they didn't have to choose.
Unison helped this homeowner pay off debt and remodel their home with home equity funds.
It's easy to focus on the list price of a home, while ignoring the amount of interest that will likely accrue over the lifespan of your mortgage. Here's how to manage it and stay prepared.
PMI adds an additional monthly payment to your budget, but you may be able to avoid it completely. Read on for the easiest ways to reduce or remove the need for PMI entirely.
Cash-Out Refinancing is more popular than ever. The process of getting approved tends to be faster than a HELOC, but how long does it actually take?
What are the alternatives to tapping into your home equity to cover a big expense? Over the next several days, tune in to this series of shorter blog posts that delve into some of your options. Today: Personal Loans and Credit Cards.
The 2024 housing market has demonstrated significant growth and resilience, overcoming headwinds from high interest rates to achieve a remarkable surge in home equity. This annual report examines key trends in home equity throughout the year, analyzing both national and regional data to provide a comprehensive overview of the market.
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.
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.
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. Plus, city and state governments are removing restrictions to building ADUs.
If you're in the market for a loan, you do research and shop around. In doing so, you continuously encounter interest rates and APR. What’s the difference? And what do they really mean, functionally, for your budget, your spending?
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