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Top 5 Myths About Owning Your Own Business

Many would-be entrepreneurs talk themselves out of it before they even begin, thanks to a handful of persistent myths. But the truth is, owning a business is possible. And while it takes some serious work, it’s not reserved for the ultra-rich, ultra-connected, or ultra-lucky.

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Home Equity
Breaking New Ground: How Unison Revolutionizes Home Equity Access

Imagine accessing your home's equity without the burden of sky-high monthly payments. Sounds too good to be true? Not anymore, thanks to Unison's groundbreaking approach to home financing: the Equity Sharing Home Loan.

Home Equity
Unison's Equity Sharing: An Innovative Alternative to a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for Debt Consolidation

Debt consolidation can feel like a lifeline when you're struggling to manage multiple debts. It streamlines everything into one monthly payment, making your financial obligations easier to track and handle.

Home Equity
Maximize Your Home's Potential: Why Unison's Equity Sharing Could Be Smarter Than a 401(k) Loan

Are you sitting on substantial home equity while juggling monthly debt payments? Many homeowners face this exact dilemma, sometimes even turning to their 401(k) as a last resort for debt consolidation.

Home Equity
Faster Debt Consolidation Relief with Unison's Equity Sharing Home Loan

Remember, debt consolidation is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It's essential to carefully consider your circumstances and choose an option that aligns with your long-term financial goals.

Homeownership
Beyond Home Equity: How to Finance Your Next Big Expense: Part III

What are the alternatives to tapping into your home equity to cover a big expense? This series of shorter blog posts delve into some of your options. Today, our final post: An Alternate Means to Tapping Into Your Equity

Home Equity
Smart Financial Solutions: Why Unison's Equity Sharing Home Loan Stands Out from Traditional Debt Consolidation

Comparing options allows you to assess the loan amounts, repayment periods, and potential savings. This empowers you to make an informed decision and choose the most suitable debt consolidation plan.

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. Plus, city and state governments are removing restrictions to building ADUs.

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Homeownership
APR vs Monthly Payments

If you're in the market for a loan, you do research and shop around. In doing so, you continuously encounter interest rates and APR. What’s the difference? And what do they really mean, functionally, for your budget, your spending?

Financial Health
Report on Credit Card Debt

According to the Federal Reserve, 82% of adults in the United States had at least one credit card in 2022. But, credit card debt is almost as pervasive as its use. Read our report on the state of credit card debt in the U.S.

Homeownership
How to Pay for Home Improvements

Recently decide to renovate your home, but not sure how to pay for the home improvements? From traditional methods like using cash or credit cards to more unconventional options like tapping into equity, here are eight ways to finance home improvements.

Home Equity
Alternative Ways to Get Equity Out of Your Home

Tapping into your home equity is a great way to access funds for immediate financial needs. While selling your home is one way to achieve this goal, there are many other solutions that allow you to take equity out of your home without having to move.

Home Equity
Ways to Use Home Equity for Retirement Income

Homeowners preparing for retirement could be sitting on a sizable, untapped financial asset—your home equity. If you've been paying off your mortgage for a while, chances are you could be using that home equity for your retirement income.