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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Unison unveils ‘hybrid’ home equity sharing loan

Home equity solutions provider Unison launched a new product on Tuesday that combines the features of traditional mortgage financing and emerging home equity investment (HEI) options.

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Home-equity investment pioneer Unison closed a $443 million residential equity agreement securitization

Unison recently completed a $443 million private-label offering backed by an emerging class of home-equity assets in which investors and the homeowners share in a property’s value over time

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Unison issues $443 million residential equity agreement securitization

Residential equity agreement firm Unison announced a $443 million securitization that it claims is the largest bond issue of its kind, opening the door for greater investor involvement.

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Private Credit's Latest Contraption

There is $35tn trapped in US residential home equity. And it deserves a far more sophisticated capital market, says Thomas Sponholtz.

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3 Cities Where Coronavirus Could Hit Housing the Hardest

A buyer looking to make a smart bet in today’s volatile housing market should follow the jobs, according to a new report from Unison.

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S.F. fintech makes key C-suite hires and secures $443 million residential equity agreement securitization

The company hired one-time PayPal and eBay executive Ryan Downs as president, Silicon Valley Bank veteran Scott Case as CFO and Joe Celentano from Wells Fargo Securities as global head of markets.

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How Startups Are Shifting Home Financing From Debt To Equity

When Damien began looking for a house their lender suggested a rather novel approach to financing. For the down payment, they could co-invest with Unison – Damien liked the idea.

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How Long Could Home Prices Take To Recover?

A new report by Unison forecasts that it will take two years for home prices to recover from the effects of COVID-19.

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Some American homeowners are making a big retirement mistake

One in 4 U.S. homeowners plan to use their home to fund their retirement, according to a recent survey from Unison. Of those, 1 in 6 said their home represents half or more of their nest egg.

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Are Shared Equity Mortgages a Good Idea?

Home co-investing is picking up steam, offering a different way for buyers to get into homes, or free up cash to fund their lives. Here's what to know about shared equity mortgages.

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This Company Will Help With Your Down Payment.

The down payment can be an overwhelming obstacle to home ownership, and it's one that Unison is committed to breaking down. Check out this feature from USA Today to learn more.

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Housing Finance FinTech Sees Soaring Growth

San Francisco-based Unison achieved triple-digit growth in revenue and doubled its employees in 2018 as the fintech gained traction in the marketplace.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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2019 Unison Affordability Report

Explore our 2019 Home Affordability Report for insights into buying and owning a home, and learn about how Unison is changing the game.

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