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How Can I Consolidate My Debt Without a Monthly Payment?

See how one homeowner used an Equity Sharing Agreement to pay off $45,000 in credit card debt without adding new monthly interest or payments.

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Financial Health
Home Equity Debt Consolidation: A Growing Alternative to High-Interest Credit Card Debt

A Unison survey reveals why home equity debt consolidation is becoming the preferred way to lower payments, pay off debt, and break the high-interest cycle.

Home Equity
Using Your Equity: How to Borrow Against Your Home the Smart Way

For many homeowners, home equity is something that quietly builds over time. It’s a number you might glance at on a mortgage statement or that comes when people talk about selling.

Home Equity
Should You Tap Into Your Home Equity Now? A 2025 Guide to Smart Borrowing

In 2025, it’s plain to see that we’re all navigating a more complex financial landscape than usual. And homeowners are no exception! For those with substantial home equity, tapping into that investment can represent a significant financial tool.

Homeownership
What Types of Natural Disasters Do Most Homeowners Insurance Policies Cover?

Discover which natural disasters homeowners insurance typically covers, from windstorms to fires, and learn about common exclusions like floods and earthquakes. Protect your home by understanding your policy.

Home Equity
Can You Use Home Equity to Start a Business?

Yes, you can use home equity to fund a business — but should you? Learn the options, risks, and when an equity sharing home loan might make sense.

Homeownership
Did you know your home can finance an ADU for your aging parents?

Many homeowners are turning to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a practical and compassionate solution. ADUs provide a balance of independence and proximity, allowing aging parents to stay close to family while enjoying their own private space.

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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.