Learn how an Equity Sharing Agreement can help provide cash for retirement without the burden of new monthly mortgage payments or high interest.
If you're planning on putting less than 20% down, you'll likely need to anticipate paying for PMI. But how much of a burden is it? Read this article for some of the common amounts to expect.
Leslie and John weren't sure about their next move – between debt, renovations, and bills. With a home equity sharing agreement from Unison, they didn't have to choose.
Unison helped this homeowner pay off debt and remodel their home with home equity funds.
It's easy to focus on the list price of a home, while ignoring the amount of interest that will likely accrue over the lifespan of your mortgage. Here's how to manage it and stay prepared.
PMI adds an additional monthly payment to your budget, but you may be able to avoid it completely. Read on for the easiest ways to reduce or remove the need for PMI entirely.
Cash-Out Refinancing is more popular than ever. The process of getting approved tends to be faster than a HELOC, but how long does it actually take?
Learn how a Equity Sharing Agreement can help you access home value without monthly payments or interest. Discover a new way to fund your life goals.
If you’ve built up meaningful equity in your home and could use some extra flexibility, you’ve probably come across something called a Home Equity Investment (HEI).
For many households, debt doesn’t come from a bad decision or two. It’s something that accumulates over time — thanks to higher everyday costs, unexpected expenses, or periods where income just couldn’t keep up. Even homeowners who have seen their property values rise may still feel financially constrained month to month.
Many Bay Area homeowners are feeling the squeeze from their second mortgage or HELOC. Monthly payments might be creeping higher. Variable rates might be climbing. And everyday living costs in the Bay Area — from groceries to insurance to childcare — aren’t exactly trending down. What once felt like a smart way to access cash has now become another source of monthly stress.
If you’ve checked your savings account lately and wondered, “Is this rate actually good?”, you’re not alone. At any given time, the answer depends on three things.
In the second part of our series, we’ll walk you through how to fund, purchase, and make the most of your second property investment, while maintaining flexibility and minimizing risk.
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