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Equity-Based Loans Versus Home Equity Agreements
Trying to decide between accessing your home equity through a loan or a no-loan home equity agreement? This guide outlines the differences between the two options.
Five Ways to Tap Home Equity if You’re Self-Employed
Accessing your home equity as a self-employed homeowner can be a challenge. We review the pros and cons between traditonal loans and newer products like a home equity agreement.
How Your Credit Profile Impacts Your Ability to Tap Home Equity
Your credit profile can play an important role in how you can access your home equity. We explain what your profile is and how to improve it.
How to Apply for an Unlock Home Equity Agreement (HEA)
A home equity agreement (HEA) is one way to access home equity without taking out a loan or replacing your mortgage. We explain how to apply for Unlock's HEA.
What is a Debt Management Plan and Will it Work for You?
Debt management plans can help make debt easier to handle. We offer an overview of how they work.
Should You Escrow Your Property Taxes and Insurance?
Unlock requires homeowners with a home equity agreement to stay current with their property taxes and homeowners insurance. Using an escrow account may be a convenient way to pay for these expenses.
Will Mortgage Rates Drop Before the End of the Year?
Mortgage rates are expected to fall in the coming months. We look at what the experts are forecasting and what it could mean for you.
Should You Use Home Equity to Pay for Education Expenses?
Pulling cash from your home to pay for education expenses is worth considering. The first step is to figure out which method of accessing your home equity is right for you.
8 Budgeting Apps to Help You Stay on Track Financially
Budgeting apps can make it easy to track your finances. We explore eight options to help you get started.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Stopping the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck can be tough. Reducing expensive debt and getting a handle on spending can help.
The Pros and Cons of Home Equity Sharing
Want to pull equity from your home without a loan or selling your property? Home equity sharing could be a good option for you. We explore the advantages and downsides to this approach.
Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore, and How to Pay for Them
If you have electrical issues, water damage and broken railings you should address those problems fast. The good news is you can use home equity to pay for these repairs.