Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.
Due dates get missed – it's just part of life! But it's important not to make a habit of missing these deadlines, especially on payments as significant as your mortgage.
While a 20% down payment is typically the gold standard, it may not always be financially feasible. Read on to weigh up the pros and cons of 10% and 20% down mortgages.
20% down is considered the gold standard for mortgages, and while it's possible to pay less, 10% down mortgages often include unwanted "extras". Here are some ways to avoid PMI and save.
If you're looking into a HELOC, there's probably a bit of a time crunch to get funds freed up. While a HELOC can move quickly, it's typically a bit of a process. Read on for more.
What are the alternatives to tapping into your home equity to cover a big expense? Over the next several days, tune in to this series of shorter blog posts that delve into some of your options. Today: Personal Loans and Credit Cards.
The 2024 housing market has demonstrated significant growth and resilience, overcoming headwinds from high interest rates to achieve a remarkable surge in home equity. This annual report examines key trends in home equity throughout the year, analyzing both national and regional data to provide a comprehensive overview of the market.
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.
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.
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.
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?
