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How to Steer Clear of Common Homeowner Scams  

If you're a homeowner, you've probably gotten an email or letter from a scammer aggressively pushing a product or service you don't need. Here's how to protect yourself.

Options for Tapping Home Equity Without Monthly Payments 

Want to access your home equity, but hoping to avoid making monthly payments? We review the options and how to decide which one might be right for you.

Customer Success Story: Dianne

Dianne hoped to get the funds to pay for a large homeowner's association assessment from a home equity loan or cash-out refinance. When those didn't pan out, she began to panic. Then she found Unlock.

Six Common Credit Score Mistakes to Avoid

Keeping your credit score in shape takes some attention and healthy habits. Here's a look at some pitfalls to avoid.

How to Settle Your HEA with a Cash-Out Refinance  

Unlock homeowners don’t have to wait until they sell their homes to settle their HEAs. One option is to buy back equity using funds from a cash-out refinance.

Which Outdoor Projects Return the Most Value?

Which outdoor projects deliver the biggest bang for the buck? We answer that question and offer options for how to pay for those improvements.

Strategies for Increasing Your Home Equity

Making home improvements and lowering your mortgage balance are two ways to boost your home equity.

Customer Success Story: Frank

Mortgage professional Frank had a good credit score and plenty of home equity but still found tapping his equity a challenge, thanks to strict income requirements. Unlock's home equity agreement made it easy.

Is it Worth it to Do a No Spend Challenge?

Cutting all unnecessary spending for a sustained period of time can be a great way to save money. Just steer clear of splurging when you're done with the challenge.

How to Tap Home Equity with Bad Credit 

Many homeowners have accumulated considerable equity in their homes. But for homeowners with bad credit, tapping that equity can difficult. We look at the options.

9 Ways to Start Saving More 

Experts recommend saving 20% of your take-home pay and creating an emergency fund. If you're struggling to reach those goals, these tips could help.

How to Calculate Your Home Equity  

Calculating the amount of your home equity is fairly easy, and it can be helpful to know just how much of your house you own outright. We explain how to do it and the options for accessing your equity.
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