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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.

The Why and How of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

A guide for homeowners that want to pay off their mortgage early, including different methods for doing so, and why or why not early mortgage payment makes sense.

How To Tell If You’re Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor

What does it mean to be asset-rich, cash-poor – and what should you do if you are?

How To Get A Fix-and-Flip Loan With No Money Down

Learn how you can get a fix-and-flip loan with no money down in addition to alternative financing options for your next house flip.

The Complete Guide To Home Equity Loans And Home Equity Agreements

Home equity loans or home equity agreements: which is best for you?

What Is Your Loan-To-Value Ratio? Why You Need To Know

Your loan-to-value ratio can have a significant impact on your ability to take out or refinance a mortgage, or borrow against your home equity.

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance And How To Eliminate It

Read on to learn all about private mortgage Insurance, including what it is and four ways to eliminate it through home equity.

Unlock Customer Success Story: Rob, In His Own Words…

This one involves a small business, COVID, and finding your way back. Rob is the star in this Unlock Customer Success Story.

The Complete Guide To Fix and Flip Loans

An explanation of how fix-and-flip loans work for investors, and how to finance the carrying costs of your next house flip.

What Is A Piggyback Mortgage Loan And How Does It Work?

Piggyback mortgages can be an option for prospective homeowners without funds for a down payment. Learn how they work.

The Complete Guide To FICO Scores When Applying For A Mortgage

Learn how your FICO score works and the additional factors that matter when it comes to getting a mortgage.

Unlock Customer Success Story: Dan

This Unlock customer success story features Dan, who describes Unlock's equity agreement (HEA) as a "timely way to get the money you need."

What Is A Reverse Mortgage, And How Does It Work?  

What is a reverse mortgage? Who qualifies for a reverse mortgage? Click here to find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions.