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Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$693M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2004
Unison provides a financial service that allows homeowners to access the value of their home equity without taking on debt. Instead of traditional loans, homeowners can enter into a home equity sharing agreement, where they receive cash in exchange for a portion of their home equity. This means Unison becomes a co-investor in the property, sharing in any future changes in its value. Homeowners benefit from this arrangement as they avoid monthly payments and interest, while still gaining access to funds for various needs like paying off debt or starting a business. Unison charges a 3% transaction fee on the co-investment and shares in the appreciation of the home when it is sold. This model aligns the interests of Unison with those of the homeowners, making it a unique option compared to traditional lenders. The goal of Unison is to make housing more financially accessible and to provide homeowners with the flexibility they need to improve their financial situations.
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New Second Mortgage Loan Product Offers Low Monthly Payments to Fund Goals, Such As Home RenovationsSAN FRANCISCO, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison Mortgage Corporation, a Unison company, today announced the launch of its Equity Sharing Home Loan in New Jersey, which provides homeowners with cash today while offering half the monthly payment compared to alternate home financing options.*The innovative Unison Equity Sharing Home Loan combines the benefits of home loans and home equity sharing agreements into a unique mortgage solution that allows homeowners to convert part of their home equity into cash with low monthly payments.Homeowners lucky enough to have a low-interest first mortgage can maintain their favorable rates, and are usually reluctant to move, opting instead to renovate or expand. Unison's Equity Sharing Home Loan is an exciting new option that homeowners can utilize to get cash with a minimal impact on their monthly cash flow."The U.S. home equity market is $35 trillion ; homeowners come to Unison in the hope of leveraging their equity to obtain cash to renovate their homes, or consolidate high-interest debt. We designed the Unison Equity Sharing Home Loan to offer a solution that suits their needs," said Ryan Downs, President of Unison."With lower monthly payments, made possible by shared home appreciation, homeowners can confidently pursue their financial goals with peace of mind."With Unison's Equity Sharing Home Loan, homeowners can:Invest in renovations and home improvement projectsConsolidate high-interest debtRefinance second mortgages for lower monthly paymentsIncrease their retirement savingsUnison vs. Other Loan OffersUnison designed an innovative new financing option that delivers lower monthly payments and is tailored to meet the demands of homeowners. Unison has taken a creative approach by combining low interest rates with a share of the property's future appreciation
Record 4.5% Year-Over-Year National Increase in Home Prices; 45 States See Equity Gains, With Connecticut and New Jersey Leading Growth. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison, the pioneer of equity sharing agreements, today announced the release of its 2024 Annual Home Equity Report, a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. housing market that highlights notable trends in home equity growth across states and metropolitan areas. The report is available for free download on Unison's website and offers distinct insights for homeowners, investors, media and financial analysts
The securitization is Unison's second under DBRS Morningstar's ratings criteria for the U.S. Home Equity Investments asset classSAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison, the pioneer of equity sharing agreements, closed a securitization of $215 million of assets, supporting the U.S. Home Equity Investments (HEI) asset class and increasing access to institutional investors who want to participate in this emerging sector. This securitization is the second of Unison's to take place after DBRS Morningstar finalized their ratings criteria for the burgeoning asset class in 2023.DBRS Morningstar rated Unison's senior bond BBB, and the mezzanine bond BB, setting the precedent for this and future rated securitizations to take place.Unison's equity sharing agreements help homeowners who otherwise struggle to harvest their trapped equity, as the longtime available solutions require them to take on enormous additional debt. This transaction further enables Unison to empower homeowners to renovate their homes, save for retirement, and consolidate their debt, rather than drastically exacerbating it. Unison is proud to provide this innovative alternative both for homeowners in need and investors pursuing efficient and scalable investment opportunities into one of the largest asset classes in the world: owner-occupied residential real estate.The transaction closed June 5, 2024 and included Nomura as structuring agent and bookrunner
The securitization is Unison’s first under DBRS Morningstar’s recently finalized ratings criteria for the U.S. Home Equity Investments asset class . .
Unison CEO Thomas Sponholtz Announced as One of Inman’s '2023 Best of Proptech' . Press Release. •
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Industries
Financial Services
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$693M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2004
Omaha, NE, USA
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