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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 is the Minimum Credit Score for a Home Equity Loan?

Do you meet the minimum credit score for a home equity loan? Are there other eligibility requirements? Find out here.

The Pros and Cons of Cash-Out Refinance

Your complete guide to understanding the pros and cons of a cash-out refinance of your mortgage compared to alternatives like a home equity agreement.

Home Equity Loan vs. Personal Loan: A Comparison

Facing a “home equity loan versus personal loan” dilemma? Find out which loan type may work best for you.

Mortgage Rates 101: Answers to your Questions

Mortgage Rates 101 features our Unlock Technologies insider Paul Fanning, answering your questions about how it all works.

5 Alternatives to a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

This detailed guide presents alternatives to HELOC and their pros and cons.

Why It’s So Expensive To Buy A Home Right Now

Why is it so expensive to buy a home right now? We have some answers. Clue? Shortages.

Unlock Customer Success Story: Khalia

‘The cost will be just about the same as I’d spend in doing a refinance.’ Here's Khalia's Unlock Customer Success Story.

Why Should I Put My Home in a Living Trust? 

Are you wondering, “Why should I put my home in a living trust?” Click here to learn about the benefits of living trusts and if they are right for you.

How to Access Your Home Equity (Even With a Credit Check)

An explanation of why home equity loans and home equity lines of credit alternatives exist for those with lower credit scores.

The Quick and Easy Guide to Bridge Loans

An overview for homeowners and prospective borrowers about how bridge loans work, and their pros and cons.

All You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance

A guide to mortgage forbearance and using the equity in your home.

The Smart Guide to Investment Property Financing

If you want to invest in real estate but don’t have cash, consider investment property financing such as mortgages, hard-money loans or equity products.