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September 17, 2024

Carlyle Enters into Strategic Partnership with Unison to Purchase $300 Million of Equity Sharing Home Loans

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that it has agreed to purchase up to $300 million of equity sharing home loans from Unison, the pioneer of equity sharing agreements.

September 17, 2024

Unison Launches Innovative Equity Sharing Home Loan to Convert Home Equity Into Cash

New Home Loan Category Supported by New Carlyle Investment Offers Interest-Only, Below-Market Monthly Payments to Fund Personal Goals Without Selling Assets or Increasing Debts

June 6, 2024

Unison Announces DBRS Rated Securitization of $215 Million of Unison Home Equity Sharing Agreements

The securitization is Unison’s second under DBRS Morningstar’s ratings criteria for the U.S. Home Equity Investments asset class

November 29, 2023

Unison Announces First DBRS Rated Securitization of $202 Million of Unison Home Equity Agreements

The securitization is Unison's first under DBRS Morningstar's recently finalized ratings criteria for the U.S. Home Equity Investments asset class.

November 14, 2023

Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz Announced as One of Inman’s '2023 Best of Proptech'

As Inman expands its awards program recognizing the achievements of trailblazers throughout the real estate community, Sponholtz is selected as a winner in “Alternative Finance.”

September 20, 2023

Unison Announces Securitization of $165 Million Unison Home Equity Agreements

DBRS Morningstar’s finalized ratings criteria for the U.S. Home Equity Investments asset class and increased investor demand for access to owner-occupied residential real estate reflects confidence in Equity Sharing Agreements as reliable and gainful.

Exploring a New Investment: Your Home

By bridging the gap between institutional investors and homeowners, Unison can help unlock the best of both worlds. Explore this article from the Wall Street Journal for more.

Unison's Affordability Report

Read the full article “Why Housing Policy Feels Like Generational Warfare” in The Atlantic which cites several key housing statistics provided by Unison’s Home Affordability report.

This Company Will Double Your Down Payment.

Shared-appreciation agreements are an emerging opportunity for young prospective home buyers. Explore this feature from the Los Angeles Times.

Smaller Cities. Affordable Housing. Does It Exist?

The hurdles to home ownership are immense. Unison's VP of Partner Channel, Ayesha Dillon states that home co-investing is more timely and relevant than ever.

Brick Underground: A Look at Unison

A website The New York Times calls the "first step for New Yorkers getting ready to move" explores Unison's model thoroughly, chatting with a client, financial advisor and Unison itself.

Putting Shared Equity to Work

Shared equity is a new way of unlocking home ownership and freeing up cash for Americans across the country. Read this article from the New York Times to understand the difference.

Unison's Brad Lookabaugh helping move markets forward

Today, HousingWire announced the recipients of its Rising Stars award, for the industry's top movers and shakers. Included is Unison's VP of Portfolio Management, Brad Lookabaugh.

Housing News Podcast: Unison’s Thomas Sponholtz on alternative homeownership models and co-investing

Listen in with Unison’s Thomas Sponholtz for a conversation on alternative homeownership models and co-investing with the HousingWire Podcast.

Unison Named To The Fintech 50

Unison is proud to share our inclusion on the 2020 Forbes Fintech 50 list, highlighting our leadership in the home co-investment space.

Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz's Big Idea

Christina Warner sits down with Unison CEO, Thomas Sponholtz to chat about the career path and personal experiences that led him to create the idea of home co-investing.

HousingWire Vanguard: Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz

HousingWire's annual Vanguard award list was published today, which celebrates the top C-level leaders in the housing and mortgage industry, including Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz.

Wharton Fintech podcast featuring Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz

Join Keane Ehsani from the Wharton Fintech podcast and Unison's CEO to learn more about the story behind Unison and the opportunities that a co-investment can unlock for home-owning families.

2022 Unison Home Equity Report

2022 has been a year unlike any other. Discover our 2022 Home Equity Report to learn more about the places that thrived, those that didn't, and what it all means for homeowners.

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2021 State of the American Homeowner

How the volatility of 2020 had changed the experience of American homeowners.

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2020 State of the American Homeowner

In a rapidly changing landscape, it can be difficult to keep up as a homeowner. Check out our "State of the American Homeowner" Report for insights and more.

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2022 Home Price Appreciation Projections

While Unison focuses primarily on mid to long-term forecasts of home price appreciation, we have collated the short term views from market participants on behalf of our clients given the incredible investment performance in 2021.

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