# Unison Basics

**The Homeowner's Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison**  
Learn how an Equity Sharing Agreement can help provide cash for retirement without the burden of new monthly mortgage payments or high interest.

**Putting Your Home Equity to Work**  
Once you’ve accepted your offer and received your funds, it’s time to put your equity to work – from paying down debt, supplementing your retirement, financing home improvements and beyond.

**Ending the Agreement**  
Ready to bring our partnership to an end? There are four ways in which your Unison Agreement can come to a close.

**During Your Home Equity Sharing Agreement**  
Unison home equity sharing agreements are best-suited to long-term use cases, allowing you to make your house a home, create lifelong memories, and accrue a healthy appreciation in your home’s value.

**Applying for an Equity Sharing Agreement**  
Start your Unison journey with our seamless, straightforward application process. Discover how much cash you can unlock from your home and work with a Unison rep through every step.

**How Does an Option Contract Work?**  
Unison agreements are structured as option contracts, which allows you to sell us a future option for cash today. But it's important to learn about option contracts and understand the details.