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How Can I Fund a New Business Without a Monthly Payment?

Learn how one homeowner accessed $60,000 to start a business using an Equity Sharing Agreement without new monthly loan payments.

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Renovations & Remodeling
Best Renovations to Boost Home Value: 6 Smart Upgrades That Pay Off

Discover the best renovations to boost home value – from kitchens and bathrooms, to outdoor living and energy-efficient upgrades. Smart ideas for real returns!

Home Equity
Why Tapping Your Home Equity Doesn’t Always Require a Loan

High rates and monthly bills making borrowing stressful? Learn how Unison’s equity sharing agreement lets you access equity without a loan.

Home Equity
Equity Sharing Agreements: A Clear, Honest Guide for Homeowners

If you own a home, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a significant amount of equity. The challenge? Most of it is trapped in your property – which means it can’t help you cover pressing needs.

Home Equity
Living in California? Use Home Equity for Debt Relief, Without Another Monthly Payment

For many California homeowners, the pressure isn’t just the daily cost of living. It’s also the weight of high-interest debt, even if the home you own has appreciated in value over the years.

Homeownership
Equity Sharing in California: Guide for Bay Area Homeowners

A clear, honest guide to equity sharing in California. Learn how Bay Area homeowners use Unison’s equity sharing options to access equity without new monthly debt.

Home Equity
How Does a Home Equity Investment Work? Inside Our Equity Sharing Agreement.

Our Equity Sharing Agreement, is a specific type of HEI (Home Equity Investment), may offer a way to get this cash without taking on a new monthly loan payment.

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Home Equity
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.

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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.

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.