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How Does Home Equity Fit in Your Net Worth?
Understand the role home equity plays in your net worth and how to turn it into usable cash.
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Enriching the Lives of Homeowners: Unlock Customer Data, Insights
A new Unlock survey shows our home equity agreements helped homeowners improve their finances and adopt healthier financial habits.
What are the Tax Consequences of a Cash-Out Refinancing?
A cash-out refinance is one way to access the equity in your home. But many homeowners wonder if these funds are considered taxable.
Is Your Home Equity Ready? Key Signs It’s Time to Refinance
Considering a refinance, but unsure how much equity you need? This guide will review equity requirements and how to know when to refinance.
Customer Success Story: Chris
A job loss during Covid left Chris with mounting credit card debt. A home equity agreement helped him get back on track and make home improvements.
How Does Home Equity Fit in Your Net Worth?
Understand the role home equity plays in your net worth and how to turn it into usable cash.
Using Home Equity Wisely
Home equity can be a powerful tool. Learn more about how you can use it and the ways to access the wealth you've built in your home.
Customer Success Story: Erika
An Unlock home equity agreement provided the funds Erika needed to build a cash cushion and relieve financial stress - without having to refinance.
How to Settle Your Unlock Home Equity Agreement With a HELOC
A home equity line of credit offers one option for settling an Unlock HEA, without selling your home.
What to Do After Getting Hit With a Big Property Tax Bill
Facing a big property tax bill? Don't panic. From filing an appeal to tapping your equity to cover your bill, here are tips on how to handle the situation.
A Guide to Home Equity Investments
Home equity investments (HEIs) offer an alternative way for homeowners to access their equity. Learn more about HEIs work and whether they might be a good fit for you.
Does Borrowing Against Your Home Equity Mean Getting a Loan?
A home equity line of credit, home equity loan and a cash-out refinance are all options when it comes to borrowing against your home equity. You can also skip the loan with an HEA.
Customer Success Story: Anthia
Anthia was drowning in credit card debt and hoping to use her home equity to pay it off. When her mortgage company couldn't help, she turned to Unlock.