Financial Health

How to Take Advantage of Your Soaring Home Value

Equity-rich, cash-poor – it's a more common situation now than ever before. With property values skyrocketing, many homeowners are looking for ways to tap into that value. Enter Unison.

Financial Health

How Many Mortgage Quotes Do You Really Need?

Mortgages are stressful, and it can be tempting to just want to get it over with, but doing your homework can have a major impact. (Hint: get at least 4!)

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What is a Piggyback Loan?

A piggyback loan is a second loan issued to a homebuyer, alongside a typical mortgage. Whether it's right for you likely depends on your credit and other details, but there are alternatives.

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How Does an Earnest Money Deposit Work?

"Earnest money" is a deposit to the seller that indicates the buyer's intent to purchase a home. Read on to learn about when it's required, how much to expect, and how it all works.

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What is the Ideal Debt-to-Income Ratio to Buy a Home?

In the world of lending, "DTI" is one of the crucial tools used to measure your financial health. It's important to understand the different methods of measuring DTI and how it might affect you.

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How to Help Your Kids' Finances (Without Draining Yours)

It's important to look at long-term benefits instead of short-term solutions, and seek out a financial plan to help your children not just survive, but thrive. Here are some key tips to get started.