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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.

A Guide to Down Payment Assistance Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

If you’re ready to purchase a home but don’t have the savings to afford a down payment on your own, here are some ideas to get it.

How to Split Home Equity in a Divorce

Going through a divorce can be tricky. You can maintain your home’s equity and split it as part of the settlement.

How to Take Advantage of Your Rising Home Value – Without Selling

Take advantage of rising home values by tapping into home equity. You have several ways to do it. Learn how.

8 Types of Investment Property Loans you Should Know About

The best type of investment property loan for you depends on your credit, down payment, and cash flow projections for your property.

4 Smart Ways to Save for Retirement at 50

Even at age 50, saving for retirement is not out of the question. Max out your 401(k) and IRA account contributions, tap into home equity and diversify your investments to reach your goals.

10 insider Tips on How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Use these 10 expert tips to learn how to prepare for a home appraisal to get the maximum value from your home and improve your home's equity potential.

Should I Refinance my Home to Access Home Equity?

Homeowners choose to refinance their homes to lower interest payments, access home equity, change the type of mortgage or eliminate private mortgage insurance.

Tips to stay Cool without Air Conditioning

Many parts of the country (and the world) are experiencing a brutal heat wave right now. We have some tips to stay cool without air conditioning.

4 Reasons to Know When to Start Using Home Equity

Planning to consolidate unsecured debt, pay tuition or renovate your home? Here are four reasons to help you find out when to start using your home’s equity.

How to use Home Equity for Home Improvements

Curious if you can use home equity for home improvements? Here are a few tips to help you improve your home's value with a home equity agreement.

How and When to Tap into Your Home Equity

Homeowners needing to tap into their home equity should consider the variety of options available to them before taking out a loan.

What Is Equity: Why it’s Good and How to Utilize It

Get a greater understanding of what equity is in the context of homeownership, its benefits, and how you can access it through a home equity agreement.